⛩️
shinto shrine
A traditional Japanese torii gate, often at shrine entrances.
Basic Information
- Unicode U+26E9
- Version Emoji 0.7
- Category travel & places
- Subcategory religious buildings
Platform Meaning
A traditional Japanese torii gate, often at shrine entrances.
Tags
religion
shinto
shrine
Platform Meaning
- Apple： A traditional Japanese torii gate marking the entrance to a shrine.
- Google： Traditional Japanese torii gate, typically at shrine entrances.
- Twitter： A traditional Japanese torii gate, symbolizing the boundary to a sacred shrine area.
- Unicode： A traditional Japanese torii gate, a structure marking the entrance to a Shinto shrine.
Detailed Introduction
The ⛩️ emoji represents a traditional Japanese torii gate, an iconic structure in Shintoism marking the boundary between the mundane world and sacred shrine areas. It evokes feelings of reverence, cultural heritage, and tranquility. Common usage scenarios include discussing Japanese culture, travel to Japan (especially visits to shrines like Fushimi Inari Taisha), Shinto religious practices, or themes of tradition and spirituality. It can also be used metaphorically to symbolize entering a sacred or significant space.