How to Pray at a Japanese Shrine ~ Afternoon in Kyoto PART 3

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The Japanese see shrines as both restful places filled with a sense of the sacred, and as the source of their spiritual vitality – they regard them as their spiritual home, and often attend the same shrine regularly throughout their lives, these are called Shinto Shrines.

These shrines are visited during special events such as New Year, Setsubun, Shichigosan and other festivals. People pay respect to the kami – god – or to pray for good fortune.

This video is showing a Shinto shrine found on top of Mt. Funaoka called Kenkun Shrine. This is a small mountain in the northwest part of Kyoto that is said to be the domain of Genbu, the tortoise guardian of the north. A small hike using stairs and slopes will take you to the main shrine area where the view of Kyoto city is worth a look.

What’s in Kenkun Shrine:

0:43 Chōzuya; a large water-filled basin for a ceremonial purification called Chozu
1:06 Worship Hall (Haiden) where you will find the Haraigushi
1:53 a wand used for driving away bad spirits and the Saisen box
1:11 that is used to collect offerings.
2:24 Main Sanctuary (Honden)

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