Suitengu Shrine (Seven Deities of Good Luck) This shrine, about a 10 minute walk from my apartment, is "noted for its divine grace, such as delivery of children, pregnancy and avoidance of flood damage." I'm not really sure how those are connected to one another.
This is the "purification area" before you walk into the shrine. There is a small tub of "holy water" with ladles nearby. This is where you are supposed to wash your hands with the ladle and then also wash out your mouth with the water, before spiting it on the ground.
Notice the contrast of the ancient feeling of the architecture of the shrine compared to what is in the background, essentially right across the street from one another.
I couldn't resist taking this picture. Even though the man in the foreground is a little bit in the way, you can see a small group of people walking around in traditional kimonos. I've seen this occasionally, but have been hesitant to take pictures of them.
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Dumb question, but what do you do with the ladle after you've rinsed your mouth out?
"noted for its divine grace, such as delivery of children, pregnancy and avoidance of flood damage." Anyone with kids knows this makes perfect sense.
Thanks for the videos, Ben, they really provide a feel for the place.
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