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Portable Shrine Procession on Omotesando, Nikko
This close documentary photograph shows men carrying an ornate gilded portable shrine along Omotesando in Nikko, Japan. Bright ceremonial clothing and gold ornament contrast with the shaded wooded background.
Men carry an ornate gilded portable shrine along Omotesando in Nikko during an autumn procession.
Men carry an ornate portable shrine along Omotesando in Nikko during an autumn procession.
Single Shot · 表参道, 安川町, 日光市, 栃木県, 321-1401, 日本
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A group of men in white ceremonial garments carry an ornate gilded portable shrine through a wooded setting on Omotesando in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture. The close documentary view captures gold decoration, red cords, bells and the carriers’ coordinated procession in autumn.
Story
Several men wearing white garments, yellow shoulder panels and tall black caps carry a richly decorated portable shrine on a wooden beam. The shrine features a patterned gold roof, curved ornaments, red cords, tassels and hanging bells, while additional people are partly visible behind the carriers. Captured on October 17, 2013, the image records an autumn ceremonial procession on Omotesando in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture.
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A detailed documentary image of a Japanese shrine procession, showing ceremonial carriers and the intricate gilded decoration of a portable shrine in central Nikko.
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FAQ – Questions about this photograph
Where was the image captured?
— On Omotesando in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
What is shown in the photograph?
— Men in ceremonial garments carrying an ornate gilded portable shrine.
When was it captured?
— October 17, 2013, during autumn.
Is the specific festival identified?
— No; the image shows a shrine procession, but the specific event is not identified.
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