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How to Pray at a Japanese Shrine?

2026年4月29日2024年5月10日 by EnigmaJP

The steps and etiquette of praying at a Japanese shrine, from the initial approach to the final bow.

Categories Culture & Observations Tags Goshuin, How to Pray at a Japanese Shrine, Japanese Culture, Japanese Shrine, Omamori, Omikuji, shinto, Shinto Shrine, Shrine Etiquette, Temizuya, Torii Gate


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