Another one from Fushimi Inari, Kyoto (sorry for all the Japan spam).
These wooden plaques hung up near the shrine are called Ema (絵馬). From what I've learnt, it's a tradition of Shinto worshippers to write down their prayers and wishes, then hang them here.
Another one from Fushimi Inari, Kyoto (sorry for all the Japan spam).
These wooden plaques hung up near the shrine are called Ema (絵馬). From what I've learnt, it's a tradition of Shinto worshippers to write down their prayers and wishes, then hang them here.