Matters needing attention in Japanese shrine

When we travel to Japan, we often go to some more effective shrines in Japan to ask for things, similar to amulets. So, what should you pay attention to when you come to the Japanese shrine? Today, Bian Xiao will show you the precautions of the shrine!

1. Etiquette to pay attention to when paying homage

Bow before entering the bird.

If you are wearing a hat, remember to take it off.

When walking on the passage leading to the worship hall, you should stand aside, not walk in the middle.

When paying homage, stand still and gently put the copper coins into the cash box. If there is a bell, you can shake it gently, and then pray to the gods in the form of "two obeisances, two clapping hands and one obeisance". (A few shrines may be slightly different)

Remember to turn around and bow to torii when you leave.

Wash your hands before going to the shrine.

At the entrance of each shrine, there is a place called "Hand Water House", where you can turn over a new leaf before visiting the shrine. Note: It can only be used for washing hands, and never used for washing other things! )

The fixing steps of using the hand water shed: pick up the spoon with your right hand and scoop up the water. Wash your left hand first, then take the spoon in your left hand and wash it in your right hand. Then hold the spoon in your right hand, pour the water into the palm of your left hand and rinse your mouth with _; Finally, put the spoon upright (the spoon mouth faces _), let the residual water in the spoon flow down from top to bottom, and clean the handle of the spoon.

The above steps must be completed with the same spoonful of water. Gargle _, you can't even match the spoon directly, let alone drink mouthwash.

3. Gently add sesame oil money

The amount of sesame oil money is arbitrary, but it is usually 5_, which means "go-yen" in Japanese.

Don't use the oil money box as a wishing pool, and throw the sesame oil money far away. This is very disrespectful! It's appropriate to put it down a little.

4. What should I do with the drawn brand?

You can sign for your luck if you draw it. It is recommended to put it in a notebook or manual that you often use, and try to avoid putting it in a place that is easy to get dirty, such as a wallet. If you draw a sinister charm, you can tie it to the shelf set up by the shrine to resolve the unlucky fortune.

5. Can I take photos in the shrine?

Yes, but it is forbidden to take pictures of immortals in the Hall of Ursa Major. Some gods forbid taking pictures of guards. I suggest asking before taking pictures.

6. Pay attention to the connection rope = the boundary of the forbidden area

Within the scope of the shrine, you will see thick ropes tied to trees or stones from time to time, which are called "injection ropes"

Note: the rope means that this is the land of God, which means that it is forbidden to enter, and no one should approach or touch it at will.

7. No smoking

The shrine is completely smoke-free

Ok, remember these things and don't forget to come to the Japanese shrine!