One simple mistake at Japanese shrines could offend locals and disrespect sacred traditions. Here's what you need to know about this rule before your trip.

The mikoshi procession is the sacred heart of Gion Matsuri, enacting the movement of divine spirits into the city to bless ...

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As far as Shinto shrines go (there are about 400 in Kyoto), this one is pretty special. Perched on a wooded hillside in southern Kyoto, Fushimi Inari is a 1,300-year-old temple dedicated to Inari ...