Fountains are found in Shines to clean and purify oneself before entering. People typically wash their hands and may also rinse their mouth and spit the water besides the fountain. This photograph was taken at Yasaka Shrine in the Eastern mountains of Kyoto, Japan.
Jul 8, 2012
Fountain, Yasaka Shrine - Kyoto, Japan
Fountains are found in Shines to clean and purify oneself before entering. People typically wash their hands and may also rinse their mouth and spit the water besides the fountain. This photograph was taken at Yasaka Shrine in the Eastern mountains of Kyoto, Japan.