Japan is also a popular city for Asian tourism. Many people have planned the formation of Japanese tourism. The following Xiaobian has also sorted out some information about Japanese tourism. If you want to travel to Japan, you might as well take a look at this introduction!
What are the taboos of traveling to Japan
1. Do not touch houses or cultural relics
Because there are many historical sites on Kyoto Road, one who doesn't pay attention may hurt national treasure property.
2. Smoking is banned almost all the way
Because most of the houses in Beijing are flammable wood, smoking on the roadside is basically not allowed in Kyoto (it is also not allowed to smoke while walking), otherwise it will be stopped by the police and asked to pay a fine of 1000 yen.
If you really can't find a non-smoking area, you can find a convenience store or coffee shop with a smoking area. Some shrines and temples will also set up smoking areas in the territory.
3. Avoid walking side by side
Walking side by side in Kyoto is considered quite impolite, because the roads in Kyoto are generally narrow, and walking side by side can easily hinder the people behind. So please be more courteous when walking.
4. Don't stand up when you make an appointment
The Japanese are very punctual and trustworthy. If you make an appointment for a restaurant or hotel, you must not stand up. Even if you can't go or will be late, you must call to inform.
Once a friend made an appointment with a very remote hotel. He couldn't find it on the day of check-in, so he found a hotel nearby again and planned to check in. As a result, the store heard that they had made an appointment with other hotels, and immediately persuaded them to find the original hotel, otherwise the store over there would wait until the guests arrived.
5. Come in and take off your shoes
The behavior of taking off shoes in the house has long been internalized into the subconscious living habits of the Japanese. It is said that Japanese thieves take off their shoes even before entering the house to steal.
Therefore, no matter visiting temples and shrines, visiting other people's homes, or even entering hotel rooms, remember to take off your shoes or change your slippers.
6. Photographic restrictions
You can't shoot at will without asking for permission. This is the consciousness that modern civilized tourists should have. Especially in Kyoto, we need to pay special attention to these two points:
Temples and shrines
Pay attention to the entrance signs before visiting. Photos can be taken in some places, but flashing is prohibited, and photos are completely prohibited in some places.
Kabuki
They will wear kimonos at work. When they meet them on the road, please don't take photos secretly or forcibly. Avoid touching kimonos and pulling sleeves at will. Please remember to ask politely before taking photos.
Shrine visit
Step. 1 Advanced bird house before entering the shrine
The shrine is a social house that worships and sacrifices the gods in Shinto. The bird house at the entrance is the most obvious sign of the shrine. A shrine may not have a main hall dedicated to the body of God, but it cannot have a bird house.
The bird house is composed of a pair of thick wooden columns, beams on the columns and braces under the beams, similar to the shape of Chinese archways, but for different purposes.
In the concept of Japanese Shintoism, bird dwelling implies the boundary between the divine realm and the secular world. Walking through the bird house means entering the divine world. Therefore, according to etiquette, before entering the bird house, you should show a little courtesy (this awareness has been weak in Japan recently).
In addition, the road in the center of the shrine is the passage for gods to enter and exit. Visitors should avoid the road and walk aside to show their piety. When you leave, you should also turn around and salute the bird house, and express gratitude to the gods in your heart.
Step. 2 wash hands and gargle in the "hand water house"
'hand water house' is also a standard configuration of Japanese shrines.
Before worship and drawing lots, people will come here to wash their hands and gargle with water pans and spoons provided by the shrine to clean the dirt of the world. In ancient times, people should be naked in the sea or river to purify their body and mind before paying homage. It can be said that the hand water house is the inheritance and simplification of this tradition.
The process of hand washing and mouthwash in the toilet is as follows:
1. Hold the spoon in your right hand and wash your left hand with water.
2. Hold the spoon in your left hand and wash your right hand with water.
3. Scoop water with your right hand to the palm of your left hand, and then rinse your mouth with the water on the palm of your left hand. (* You can't send the water in the spoon directly to the mouth)
4. Erect the spoon and clean the handle with the remaining water.
Step. 3 "two salutes, two claps, one salute"
"Two salutes, two claps, one salute", that is, bow twice, clap twice and bow once.
The rules of worship are different in different shrines. However, the basic steps are indispensable. The specific operations are as follows:
1. Gently put the incense money into the money box. Incense is a symbol of the offerings made by the worshippers to the gods. (* 5yen is usually invested, because the Japanese pronunciation of 5yen is the same as' ご ', which symbolizes affinity with God)
2. Ring the bell to tell the gods.
3. Two bows（ (two rites)
4. Clap your hands twice. This is exactly the same as we usually applaud and express the joy of seeing the gods and our respect for the gods（ (clapping hands)
5. Put your hands together and silently express your gratitude to the God.
6. A bow（ (one gift)
Before entering temples and shrines, remember to take off your hat and sunglasses to show respect.
Imperial Guard
Royal Guard: an amulet in Japan. It looks like our incense bag. It can ward off evil spirits and relieve bad luck. It also symbolizes desire and protection. It is generally available in shrines and monasteries.
Precautions for royal guards:
1. You can't open it!
No matter how curious you are about what's in this small bag, don't open it casually, because without the restraint of the belt, the divine power will disperse and lose its original effect as a defense.
2. The term of validity of the royal guard is one year
The Royal Guard has a period of validity. Generally, the default time is one year, and then it will lose its original effectiveness.
3. Don't buy too many guards at once
It is said that wearing the guards of different shrines will lead to the conflict of different gods and divine powers, but it is also said that wearing different guards will not conflict. Of course, it doesn't matter if you buy more guards for your relatives and friends.
4. You can't transfer the guards you ask for to others
If you travel to Japan, you must be a high-quality tourist. Don't destroy and disturb other people's lives and habits, and pay attention to your self-cultivation and culture!