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Temple and shrine wells: Wash first before you enter the temple!
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    • It's tradition but a lot of visitors of the temple miss this local custom!

    There is a covered fountain fronting the gate of the Ginkakuji Temple. The water fountain has a bamboo scooper where you can scoop the water to drink or to wash hands. Before entering the temple, a visitor should scoop the water and splash it on the ground close to the fountain or wash their hands or drink the water for cleansing.

    I can understand why people don't drink the water. They are probably unsure whether the water is safe or clean to drink!

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    trvlrtom Fri Apr 4, 2008 03:48 UTC
     Hi Jo. We'll be in Kyoto in a few days. Thanks for your tips. Tom

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