Guide to Purification

• Photographer
  Aiko Koizumi
• Photo Date
  January 4,2024

In the precincts of Japanese temples, there are large incense burners where incense sticks are burned. Worshippers burn incense here to purify themselves and make offerings. Smoke always rises from the burner, and people bathe in it to purify themselves before worshiping. It is said that the smoke from the incense burner has benefits such as driving away evil spirits and helping people recover from illness. In Japan, ancient culture and customs are highly valued.