[4K] Kongo Buji at Mount Koya, the place where you can find whole new Japan #047
Kongo Buji is a world Heritage Site, and also one of the most popular temple in Mount Koya (Kouyasan).
If you love Kyoto, I am pretty sure you will love this place as well.
It is not close to Osaka station, but it is kind of close to Kansai international airport, so if you visit Osaka by plane, you should come to this place.
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Japan Culture: How to Pray at the Shrine, Culture 06
Japan Culture: How to Pray at the Shrine, Culture 06
Shinto, meaning the way of the gods is the native religion of Japanese people. The religion is as old as Japan itself. Shinto is Japan's major religion alongside Buddhism. However, there is no founder, nor any sacred scriptures like sutras in Shintoism. Neither propaganda nor preaching is common in Shinto as it is deeply rooted in Japanese people and their traditions.
Shinto gods are referred to as “kami.” Kami are sacred spirits which appear in the form of things and concepts important to life, such as wind, rain, mountains, trees, rivers and fertility. For example at the Kumano Nachi Great Shrine in Wakayama, many gather to worship the kami which is said to reside in the Nachi Waterfalls (Nachi no Otaki).
It is believed humans become kami after they pass away and are revered by their families as ancestral kami. The kami of extraordinary people are even enshrined at some shrines. In Shinto, the most important kami is the Sun Goddess Amaterasu.
Contrary to other religions, there are no absolutes in Shinto. There is no absolute right and wrong. Nobody is perfect. Shinto is an optimistic faith. It is believed that humans are fundamentally good and evil is caused by evil spirits. So, to keep evil spirits away, purification, prayers and offerings to the kami is necessary. Shinto shrines are both the place of worship as well as the dwelling where kami resides. The festivals (matsuri) held at shrines are conducted regularly to show the kami the outside world. Noh performances, gagaku court music (originated in the courts of Tang China) performances are held at shrines as well.
Architecture of the Shinto shrine is very important. A proper Shinto shrine will have a two-part structure as seen in the famous Nikko Toshogu Shrine (Tochigi Prefecture). The Haiden is the outside structure where prayers are said and the inner sanctum, the Honden, is the inner dwelling in which the kami resides. For the Shinto prayer rituals, when worshipper approach the Haiden, they first bow twice, clap their hands twice (to attract the attention of the kami), bow once more and then (or before the prayer) throw coins into an offertory box.
Torii Gates are another important part of Shinto and the shrine. Worshippers pass under the gates before entering the shrine. After passing through, worshippers need to purify themselves before appearing before the kami. There is usually a stone water basin where worshippers will rinse their mouth and hands before approaching the Haiden.
Visitors may find a pair of guardian dogs or komainu in front of the shrine. Meant to protect the shrine from evil spirits, the dog on the right side has his mouth open, as if uttering “a”. The komainu on the other side has his mouth closed as if he is saying “um”.
Visitors may also see shimenawa, or enclosing rope, hanging overhead at the shrine. These are rice straw ropes used for a purification ritual. They are believed to ward off evil spirits as well.
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Cherry blossoms at the ruins of Mito castle, Japan 水戸の桜????
I am sorry I am poor at filming, but I hope you can enjoy the cherry blossoms even a little. Thanks a lot for watching. :)
I do hope SHIMOONO SEN san will enjoy watching this, too.
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