First shrine visit of the new year 2025

New Year for the 3 days is a special at every shrine in Japan. They are beautifully lighten up during the night. I love visiting at night especially. 

You enter the shrine, reach the main house and see the donation box 

1. Donate some money (coin or paper money) 

2. Bow twice

3. Clap your hands twice

4. Say "Thank you"

5. Bow once in the last

I bought an amulet for this year and returned an old one to the shrine. 

It is going to be your fantastic New Year's beginning!