Nishidai-jinja, Shinto shrine in Japan
Nishidai-jinja is a Shinto shrine in Kawachinagano surrounded by trees with simple wooden structures. The grounds include a water pavilion for ritual cleansing, an offering box for coins, and areas for hanging wooden wish plaques.
The shrine dates back several centuries and has long been woven into the local life of Kawachinagano. Over the years it has hosted small ceremonies and seasonal festivals that celebrate harvests and protect the community.
The shrine's name derives from Nishidai, where locals gather to perform cleansing rituals before prayer. Visitors can observe people writing wishes on wooden plaques and hanging them as part of daily spiritual practice.
The shrine is open during the day with no entrance fee and is easily accessible by local bus. The paths are clean and the pace is slow, making it suitable for visitors to walk comfortably and take time for reflection.
Visitors can draw fortune slips called omikuji that reveal hints about future luck or challenges. Those who draw bad fortunes often tie them to nearby ropes or trees to leave the bad luck behind.
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