Purify at the water basin
Most shrines and many temples have a water basin (chouzuya) at the entrance.
In short
- Do's: Scoop water with the right hand, rinse the left
- Don'ts: Don't drink directly from the ladle
The rest of this manner is in the app
- The full explanation, every Do and Don't (4 more) and a local's tip
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