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Shrines
Shrines are ritual facilities based on the beliefs of Shinto, a religion unique to Japan. Shrines enshrine a variety of deities, including gods of nature, ancestors, and great men. Shrines are also important places for local residents to offer prayers of thanksgiving and to have their wishes fulfilled.
Temples
A temple is a Buddhist religious institution where monks and nuns live, practice, and spread Buddhist teachings.
There are various types of temples for different sects, and there are different ranks of temples, such as head temples and branch temples.
Methods of worship at shirine
- * Bow before passing through the torii gate: The torii gate is the entrance to the shrine grounds.
- * Cleanse your hands and mouth: At the hand- and mouth-cleansing booth, cleanse your hands and mouth and prepare yourself for a holy state.
- * Proceed to the hall of worship: In front of the hall of worship, put money in the offering box and ring the bell.
- * Two claps and one bow: Bow deeply twice, then clap twice, and finally bow deeply once.
- * Bow and leave: When you have finished praying, bow and leave the premises.
- * Bow before passing through the torii gate: The torii gate is the entrance to the shrine grounds.
Methods of worship at temple
- * Bow at the entrance: Bow as you enter the temple.
- * Advance to the main hall: In front of the main hall, make a monetary offering and ring the bell.
- * Gassho ichirei ichirei: Bow with your palms together, then bow again.
- * Bow and leave: When you have finished praying, bow and leave the premises.
