Tokyo Shrines and Temples ⛩🏯

Hie Shrine Located in the city center in front of the National Diet Building, surrounded by plenty of greenery. I went there right after waking up early, as soon as it opened at 6 o'clock. In the morning, there were local commuters in suits who came to worship, but overall, there were hardly any people, making it an excellent time for taking photos 📷. This was the first shrine I visited in Tokyo, and after observing, I learned that locals generally bow deeply outside the shrine to show respect to the deities before stepping inside. The same goes for leaving; they bow deeply after coming out. I recommend entering through the main gate of the shrine and leaving through the side gate, where you'll see a very iconic torii gate ⛩️, which is well worth capturing in a photo. Toyokawa Inari Betsuin Only a 15-minute walk from Hie Shrine, I highly recommend visiting both. After entering, you should wash your hands at the hand-washing basin 🚿 before praying, to show respect to the deities. Do not put your hands directly into the pool; always use the wooden ladle provided by the temple to scoop water and pour it over your hands to wash. This temple is not very large, but it is quaint and serene. The temple houses many different deities to worship, such as the god of happiness, the god of career, and more. #Travel #Travelogue #Journey #BeautifulSceneryOnTheRoad #CulturalAttractionsSharing #MyTravelDiary