Product Description

Itsukushima Shrine, located on Miyajima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture, is said to have been founded in 593 AD during the reign of Emperor Suiko, and the foundation of the shrine buildings was laid by Taira no Kiyomori at the end of the Heian period.
In 1996, the vermilion-painted shrine buildings and large torii gate standing on the sea, the ocean in front, and the primeval forest of Mount Misen stretching out behind them were recognized as part of a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
The shrine complex includes a purification hall for cleansing the minds and bodies of worshippers, left and right gate shrines that protect the gods, left and right music rooms used for performing court music and dance, and a high stage for offering court music and dance performances.
The vermilion torii gate rising from the sea is widely known as a symbol of the sacred area, and it displays different appearances depending on the ebb and flow of the tide.
The magnificent sight created by these structures conveys Japan's traditional architecture and religious culture to the present day.

This kit precisely reproduces, in 1/120 scale, the buildings that symbolize Itsukushima Shrine, including the Haraiden (purification hall), Hirabutai (flat stage), corridors, left and right music rooms, and the Monk's Shrine.
Furthermore, the large torii gate towering over the sea has been modeled at a 1/200 scale, giving it a three-dimensional representation of its impressive appearance.
The main components utilize laser-cut parts made from high-quality cypress wood, while the finer details, such as the lanterns, guardian lion statues, and finials, are crafted from exquisitely detailed metal parts.
The included water surface film sheet allows you to create the scene of buildings appearing to float on the sea.
Through the assembly process, enjoy the beauty of Japan's proud historical architecture and the exquisite craftsmanship unique to wooden models, with attention paid to every detail.

[Finished size]
Overall width: 390 mm, depth: 360 mm, overall height: 112 mm
• Finished weight: 840g (natural wood finish)

[Material etc.]
Natural wood such as cypress and basswood, metal

28 types of wooden laser parts
19 types of wooden parts
・4 types of metal parts

[accessories]
Assembly instructions, rafter template, grid pattern paper, water surface film sheet

[Reference production time]
- Shiraki: 25 hours
Painting: 50 hours

Product Specifications

Country

Japan

Item code

353909

JAN code

4560134353909

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