A large number of people are expected to visit temples and shrines on Hatsumode in 2023. Temples and shrines around Japan are calling for cooperation in staggering times and dates to allow more time for worship.
Some temples and shrines provide live images on their official websites, allowing visitors to see the precincts and approach in real time. Since the number of visitors to temples and shrines is particularly concentrated from New Year’s Eve to three days before the New Year’s Eve, visitors are advised to check the crowds before going out and take precautions against infection such as wearing masks, disinfecting hands, and refraining from conversation.
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