But when I first came here, I didn't know there was a proper way to shrine in this video

I'm going to show you the do's and don'ts on how to shrine in Japan don't worry

It's not too difficult and if you get it all right Japanese people will love you for it

Let's get started before entering the main shrine area

You've got a cleanse your body at the Tamizha

Also known as a water Pavilion scoop of water and a ladle with it right hand pour water

Over your left hand and then switch hands and wash your right hand now

Take some water in your left hand and rinse your mouth, but don't drink. It finally rinse the ladle with a remaining water like so

No need to wash your head. We're not taking showers here

Don't put your mouth directly on the label. That's gross and no hands cooking. That's also gross

Don't take the water home of you

don't play with the water and

You don't have to claim that much now

You're ready to walk towards the main shrine area use only the sidewalk waves like this and whatever you do

Don't walk in the center. This is reserved for the gods. Don't pick them up

Passing through the Gate bow wants to say hello to the God

no, Karate kid' bows

or curtsies

our special Dance move

Also, the Shrine is like God's house. It's super rude to enter into the side

Or the back door

At the altar you've got to throw some coins into the side Sandbox also known as often look five yen in

Japanese sounds like good fortune, so include five yen if possible, but any amount is fine

just throw it in quietly and keep it simple stick the money and

No three-pointers to pray bow twice

clap twice and then pray

Then bow one more time the number of vows and claps may differ from Shrine to shrine. This is a basic pattern

No turn stick two claps. No need to go overboard with this and don't wish too much

You're supposed to be thinking good more than you're supposed to be wishing for your own stuff

Finally when exiting a shrine you need to bow one last time to thank God for the hospitality

Don't be rude walking away without saying goodbye and don't bow facing backwards

God doesn't want to see you, but there are several other rules to note. No running

No drinking

No, climbing statues even for that perfect selfie also before you go to the shrine make sure you have the proper attire

They don't have stick rules nowadays, but covering shoulders and wearing clean shoes is always good

No hat or anything else ridiculous manage for temples and Shrines are a bit different?

But as long as you remember these

Basics you won't embarrass yourself and most of all your japanese friends will love you if you like this video and want to see more

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