Purification Fountain at Negoroji Temple (The Temple of the Fragrant Root) in Japan. Fill ladle with water and pour the water over your hand to rinse them. Then, pour some water from the ladle into your hands and rinse your mouth - do not swallow but spit it out. It is improper to drink directly from the ladle.

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