Temizu & Sampai
(How to pay a visit)
Shinto places great value in the virtues of purity and honesty, yet as a faith, Shinto has no dogma, doctrine, or founder.
This is a simple act of purification before approaching the main sanctuary.
Temizu
1. Rinse your left hand, rinse your right hand.
2. Pour water into your left hand and rinse your mouth.
3. Rinse your left hand.
4. Rinse the dipper.
Sampai
1. You may put some coins into the offertory box.
2. Bow twice.
3. Clap your hands twice.
4. Bow once again.
