Sandō

The sandō at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto

A Lua error in Module:Unicode_data at line 293: attempt to index local 'data_module' (a boolean value). in Japanese architecture is the road approaching either a Shinto shrine or a Buddhist temple.[1] Roads to shinto shrines have torii gates. Roads to Buddhist temples have sanmon gates. The word Lua error in Module:Unicode_data at line 293: attempt to index local 'data_module' (a boolean value). can refer a literal road or a metaphorical path of life.[2] Sando sometimes have stone lanterns on their course, or pass through chinju no Mori.

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Sandō Media

Related pages

  • Shendao, a decorated road to a grave of an emperor or another dignitary in China
  • Glossary of Shinto

References

  1. Iwanami Lua error in Module:Unicode_data at line 293: attempt to index local 'data_module' (a boolean value). Japanese dictionary, 6th Edition (2008), DVD version.
  2. See, Karatedo. c.f. Taoism 道