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Fire drill at Nara shrine

Fire drill at Nara shrine

"Miko" shrine attendants participate in a bucket relay during a fire drill at Omiwa Shrine in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 25, 2023. The hall of worship and the three torii gates are designated as important national cultural properties.

Fire drill at Nara shrine

Fire drill at Nara shrine

Firefighters spray water during a fire drill at Omiwa Shrine in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 25, 2023. The hall of worship and the three torii gates are designated as important national cultural properties.

The Great Torii,Suwa Shrine

The Great Torii,Suwa Shrine

This hand-tinted photograph from around 1887 depicts the view from the odoriba (plaza) in front of Suwa Shinto Shrine looking toward the shrine entrance. The performances of the autumn Kunchi Festival are held here. Three torii gates are visible.==Date:unknown, Place:Nagasaki, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number73‐2‐0]

Torii,Suwa Shrine

Torii,Suwa Shrine

This hand-tinted photograph taken around 1887 depicts the view from the odoriba (plaza) looking down the path toward the entrance to the shrine. The performances of the autumn Kunchi Festival are presented here. Three torii gates are visible in the photograph. The streets of the city and Tera-machi area are visible in the distance.==Date:unknown, Place:Nagasaki, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number58‐13‐0]