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Temples in Japan are called as Tera.

Majority of Japanese are mixture of Shinto (who has lot of gods, and they
worship in shrines) and Buddhism (who worship Buddhist statues in temples)
Do’s and Don’ts when visiting shrines or temples in Japan
 Keep voices down.
 Don’t eat in a Shrine or Temple.
 Dress conservatively (Although there’s no specific dress code, dress
conservatively when visiting a religious site. Keep shorts and skirts
at a reasonable length and wear a light sweater or jacket over a
revealing top)
 don’t stand in the middle of the shrine or temple, it’s reserved for
the gods.
 you can take photos outside of the temple or shrine. However, you
aren’t allowed to take pictures inside where the offerings or
religious figures reside.

How to Enter a Shrine or Temple in Japan

  take your shoes off


Step over the threshold of a temple 
Do not walk down the centre of a pathway
Before you enter shrine, you see a offering box, before paying your respect it is
expected to throw in a small offering
Clap your hands twice, while holding your second clap express your feelings for
a brief moment
Enter temple and hold your hands for small prayer

How to Cleanse Yourself at a Shrine


Find the water basin with clean water and ladles. First, grab a ladle with your
right hand and fill the ladle with water. Second pour water on your left hand.
Next change hands to pour water on your right hand. Then pour a bit of water
into your hand to rinse out your mouth. Lastly, clean the ladle for the next
visitor by allowing the remaining water to flow down the ladle’s handle. Finally
replace ladle on to the rim of the water basin for the next visitor.
Japanese Wedding Etiquette
Your wedding invitation card will usually have a reply slip to send back. Be sure
to fill this in and post it regardless of whether you can make it or not. 
Prepare a wedding card, which is simply cash delivered in a special way.
What to wear
A formal kimono is acceptable at a wedding, but please do so only if you know
how to wear one properly. Otherwise, as a basic rule, just be sure not to wear
white. Black and any other colours are fine; women should generally wear
subdued heels and take care not to reveal shoulders, knees or toes. Men will
be safe in a black or other sensibly coloured suit and tie with black shoes.

Who to bring
If the invitation card says you can invite a partner, do remember to bring an
"official" partner known to your circle; your partner will either be expected to
pay the same amount as yourself for attending the event, or pay a total sum
that is auspicious.
Try being on time. Japanese wedding banquets start on time and follow the
schedule

At the end of the meal, do remember to take the bag under your chair. It's a
gift given in thanks from the newly wedded couple, usually given in the form of
sweets and pastries called "hikigashi," or even fancier gifts, such as cutlery or
glasses, known as "hikidemono." 

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