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Heian Shrine, Kyoto<br> Sightseeing in Prefectures picture - The first Imperial Palace in Kyoto built by Emperor Kammu in 794. The fountain in the foreground is where visitors take part in a purifying ritual, which entails dipping a bamboo ladel into the water and pouring the water on to the hands for washing. This ritual is done before entering the main area of the shrine.
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The first Imperial Palace in Kyoto built by Emperor Kammu in 794. The fountain in the foreground is where visitors take part in a purifying ritual, which entails dipping a bamboo ladel into the water and pouring the water on to the hands for washing. This ritual is done before entering the main area of the shrine.
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