Torii Gate at Agata Shrine

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James Blake Wiener
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published on 12 January 2018
Torii Gate at Agata Shrine

This is the torii gate at the Agata Shrine in Uji, Japan. It divides the sacred from the profane world in Shinto belief.

About the Author

James Blake Wiener
James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of Ancient History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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APA Style

Wiener, J. B. (2018, January 12). Torii Gate at Agata Shrine. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/7911/

Chicago Style

Wiener, James B. "Torii Gate at Agata Shrine." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 12, 2018. https://www.ancient.eu/image/7911/.

MLA Style

Wiener, James B. "Torii Gate at Agata Shrine." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 12 Jan 2018. Web. 19 May 2019.

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