As the New Year began, shrines and temples in Kyoto's Yamashiro region were bustling with worshippers making their first visit of the year from January 1st to January 2nd.
At Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine in Yawata, Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture, a line stretched more than 200 meters to the main hall on January 1st. An 8-meter-tall "jumbo sacred arrow" was displayed in front of the main hall, and families were buying amulets and arrow-shaped talismans, and drawing fortune slips to find out their fortunes for the year.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
