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
Please purify yourself by water before going to the main sanctuary.
![1. Wash your hands.](./images/sanpai_img04_3.jpg)
1. Wash your hands.
![2. Pour water into both hands and rinse your mouth.](./images/sanpai_img04_4.jpg)
2. Pour water into both hands and rinse your mouth.
![3. Wash your hands again.](./images/sanpai_img04_5.jpg)
3. Wash your hands again.
Sampai
![1. You may put some coins into the offertory box.](./images/sanpai_img04_7.jpg)
1. You may put some coins into the offertory box.
![2. Bow twice.](./images/sanpai_img04_8.jpg)
2. Bow twice.
![3. Clap your hands twice.](./images/sanpai_img04_9.jpg)
3. Clap your hands twice.
![4. Bow once again.](./images/sanpai_img04_10.jpg)
4. Bow once again.