The Sumiyoshi Taisha in Osaka has a characteristic bridge called Taiko-bashi, which provides access to the main gate of the shrine. It is an arched bridge that crosses an artificial pond and connects the main gate with the outer area of the shrine grounds. The bridge has a slightly curved shape and is typical of traditional Japanese architecture. Sumiyoshi Taisha is one of the oldest and most famous Shinto shrines in Japan. It was founded as early as the 3rd century and is an outstanding example of the architectural and cultural significance of the Shinto religion in Japanese history.
MELANIE VIOLA - Photodesigner and Artist. The Berlin based artist is drawn to urban landscape and the lines she finds in architecture. Her artworks are inspired by the latest trends and traveling as well as creative experiments. Picturesquely active passages, modern color accents and graphic nuances find a revolutionary.. Read more…