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Kumano Nyakuoji Jinja Shrine

The entrance steps and large rock with engraved Kanji characters. Kumano Nyakuoji Jinja Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

Wooden Ema board depicts the three legged crow holding a willow branch. The crow is the messenger of the deity Kumano Gongen, It leads people of pure heart to luck and prosperity. Kumano Nyakuoji Jinja Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

Wooden Ema boards depicting the shrine and the three legged black crow holding a willow branch. Kumano Nyakuoji Jinja Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

Three water ladles above a bamboo temizuya. Kumano Nyakuoji Jinja Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

A statue of Ebisu with fishing rod in his right hand and a large red sea bream or a red snapper tucked under his left arm. In Japan, these two fish symbolize good fortune. Two komainu statues (one horned ‘shishi’) are on either side of him to ward of evil spirits. Ebisu beer sits on the shelf as an offering to the shrine. Kumano Nyakuoji Jinja Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

White paper lanterns ‘chouchin’ with black and red Japanese writing. Kumano Nyakuoji Jinja Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

One of two komainu or lion dogs protecting the Kumano Nyakuoji Jinja Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

A white wishing cup with a lotus image is placed by the feet of a Jizo statue. Kumano Nyakuoji Jinja Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

A stone Jizo statue with a wishing cup at his feet. Kumano Nyakuoji Jinja Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

A new looking bell rope with red Japanese Kanji characters. Kumano Nyakuoji Jinja Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

Three chairs that are available for the ‘Oharai’ ceremony. A ceremony to free oneself of negative attachments. Kumano Nyakuoji Jinja Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

A wooden sign in English and Japanese at the entrance to Kumano Nyakuoji Jinja Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

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