How to pay your Respects at a Shrine
The other day while visiting a shrine in the Kagurazaka area of Tokyo I ran across the adorable sign below that illustrates the correct way to pay your respects, or say a prayer, at a shrine.
The sign gives you a pretty good idea of the process visually but here are the steps in English.
In front of the main building of the shrine approach the offering box and bow to the altar twice
Then, clap your hands together twice.
Lastly, bow once again before you turn to leave.
Between steps one and two feel free to say a little prayer. Even if you are …read more
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