Frequent Asked Questions
- What are the dress rules for shrine visits?
- Can I take my pet with me to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu?
- Can I take pictures in the shrine?
- Where and when can I observe shrine rituals?
- QWhat are the dress rules for shrine visits?
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Those wishing to offer prayers should not dress too casually. But there are no hard and fast rules, and sightseers are welcome to come in casual dress.
- QCan I take my pet with me to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu?
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Sorry. We do not accept pets because they are thought to undermine the sanctity of the site. We ask for your understanding and cooperation.
- QCan I take pictures in the shrine?
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Basically, visitors are free to take pictures of the outside of shrine buildings and of other objects in the shrine precinct. It is prohibited, however, to take pictures inside shrine buildings especially inside and around the main shrine. You may not take pictures of shrine priests, shrine maidens or other staff. You can take pictures of rituals, but be careful not to disturb the proceedings. The use of tripods (or monopods) is prohibited in the shrine precinct.
- QWhere and when can I observe shrine rituals?
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The Tsurugaoka Hachimangu ritual program, featuring dates, starting times and precise locations, can be checked on the internet. However, some rituals are not open to the public or held inside the main shrine and not visible from outside.