Short trip in Gunma ~ 2 ~ Tamamura hachimangu part 3

  When you go to shrine, you will sometimes see small river at entrance.
I have heard that this river shows the border between our world and sacred place.
  This is the main building.

  Japanese people pray here, ringing the bell at the center.

   I think you can see this kind of small spring at the entrance.
You use this spring to wash your hand and mouth.
   It means, you cleanse yourself.
  I believe this action has the meaning of cleansing your spirit.
The, explanation board says,
1 At first, you wash the left hand.
2 Second, you wash the right hand.
3 You pour the water into your left hand. And wash your mouth.

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