Join me on a trip to Yasaka Jinja (八坂神社), an amazing Shinto shrine located in Namba, Osaka. In this video, I explore the traditions of this site and pick up an omikuji, a traditional Japanese fortune slip that reveals your fate.
This shrine has unique features like the Shishiden (獅子殿), a massive stage shaped like a mythical lion (獅子), believed to bring good fortune and protection. This stage is used for festivals and ceremonies and stands as a symbol of good luck. It’s not often that you see a stage like this at a shrine.
Yasaka Jinja has a fascinating history dating back to the 11th century, originally blending Shinto and Buddhist traditions. Today, it stands as a purely Shinto shrine, with deep connections to Japan's spiritual heritage. Learn about the komainu (狛犬) lion-dog statues that guard the shrine and how visitors offer prayers to the gods for luck in life events like exams or performances.
Watch to learn about the spiritual practices of Japan, including how omikuji are used, and get a glimpse of Japanese shrine culture.
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