Research on the great Torii of Itsukushima Shrine after restoration

Research on the great Torii of Itsukushima Shrine

　The Center for Conservation Science has studied restoration materials for cultural properties.
　The great Torii of Itsukushima Shrine is located on the coast. Since it is exposed to the wind, the rain and the waves, we have to select restoration materials with high weathering performance, which can also save restoration time.
　Based on the above, we studied which fillers and surface-finishing agents were the most suitable for use in the great Torii from 2010 to 2016. After a small pillar of the great Torii was partially restored last year, we researched it on May 25.
　We are going to observe the progress and cooperate with conservators for restoration planning.