Have you ever heard of HAMAYA? Many Japanese people buy this arrow-shaped lucky charm when they go to Hatsumōde 初詣 (New Year’s shrine or temple visit). The “Hamaya” is a popular item for Hatsumōde (New Year’s visit to shrines temples). Learn the legend behind it and have a happy New Year.
Izumo Taisha, the grand shrine to tie the knot
Ohayoo gozaimasu! Today’s photo is Izumo Taisha (出雲大社)in Shimane prefecture.
吹揚神社と今治城 More photos of Castle and shrine
I took many beautiful photos in Fukiage-jinja (shrine) and Imabari castle.