Torii and fence of a Shinto temple complex in Japan finished with Osmo Country Colour Japan Red

    Bright red

    Osmo Country Colour for sacred sites in Japan

    They shine so brightly red that even the spirits cannot overlook them: torii, wooden entrance gates to religious sites in Japan. These gates mark, according to Shinto beliefs, the original religion in Japan, the boundary between the scared and the profane. Also on pagodas with their artfully stacked dragons really catch one’s eye thanks to this especially noticeable colour tone.

    “Japan Red” as it is sometimes known. What many tourists taking pictures of these “Japan Red” pagodas and torii do not know is: this wood finish is manufactured in Germany. Since 2012 Osmo has supplied Japan’s Shinto sacred sites with Country Colour in this special colour tone. The exact colour tone was approved by experts – as each pagoda should shine in exactly the same benevolent red.

    Temple with view of torii gate in Osmo Country Colour in bespoke colour "Japan Red"
    Torii gate in Osmo Country Colour in bespoke colour "Japan Red" marks the entrance.
    Entrance area of the temple complex with Torii gate in Osmo Country Colour in bespoke red colour.
    The red fence of the temple complex in Japan is coated with an Osmo wood finish.
    Hidden away along the edge of path lies the temple complex.
    The entrance to the temple complex is marked by trees and stone lanterns.

    Country Colour

    Colourful diversity and unrivalled durability – for all weather conditions!

    • Opaque, satin, for exterior use
    • Highly recommended for timber cladding, balconies, windows, garden sheds, garden sheds and furniture etc.
    • Osmo Country Colour is weatherproof and robust against small damages.
    • Number of coats: two coats on raw wood. For renovation, normally one coat applied to a clean and dry surface is sufficient – without sanding!
    • 1 litre covers approx. 26 m² with one coat.
    Osmo Country Colour protects Japanese Torii in a bespoke red colour against wind and rain.