July's Gion Matsuri also ends with a purification festival and chinowa ring erected in the grounds of Yasaka-jinja.

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   👣🌿PURIFICATION HOOP🔄🙏

   Shortly before the mid-point of the year giant rings of reed begin appearing in shrine precincts across Kyōto.

   'Chinowa' (茅の輪) are sacred portals, washing off the impurities gathered over the last six months and offering protection for the next six😇

   #Kyoto #京都 #Japan #夏越の祓 #chinowa #nagoshinoharae #purification