This is the first visit to Meiji Shrine in 2011. Surprisingly there are many visitors today.
At Shinto Shrine, you will see this temizuya at which visitors are expected to wash their hands before proceeding to the prayer spots. This process is known as purification.
We are lining up to pray.
I used to go to Meiji Shrine for hatsumode (初詣, first shrine or temple visit of the New Year). Since I attended countdown at Tokyo Tower, the first one I had been was Zōjō-ji. I didn't pray there, but the second day I went to Tōshō-gū in Nikko for hatsumode. Anyway today I finally visit Meiji Shrine where I like the most. Anyway I always forget how to bow and calp hands when I pray. And today I saw many Japanese discussed about the way for bow and hand clap after they prayed.
Ok here is the proper way. First you drop the money into the collector in front of you. If there is a bell rope. You can grasp the bell rope in the right hand and ring the bell. Bow twice afterwards and clap the hands twice. Then you can make your wish. Before you go, remember to bow once more.
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