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Filed underShrine etiquette

Shrine etiquette

Just as at Temples, there are a number of steps to follow when visiting a Shrine. The first thing one meets when visiting a Shrine is the Torri gate – the boundary of the shine’s consecrated grounds. The proper procedure is to bow slightly just before passing under the torii gate, and enter through either…
Japan, Shikoku 88 Introduction, Temples and Shrines February 25, 2019December 18, 2020 Comments 0 2 min read
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