7.14.2009

How to Visit a Shinto Shrine

Purify yourself by washing your hands and mouth at a water place. It is called a “Chosuya,” and almost all shrines have it.

Dip up water and pour over the left hand and then over the right one.

Rinse out your mouth and be sure that your does not directly touch the dipper.

Wash the dipper.

How to make a wish to gods at Shinto Shrine

Throw a coin into the offertory box.

Bow twice.

Clap your hands twice and make a wish during the series of this last motion.

Bow again.

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