ABSTRACT
The usual etiquette for shrine worship is as follows. The first stage is purification, namely the washing of hands and rinsing of the mouth by the temizuya before the shaden building. Before the haiden, there is typically an offerings box (saisenbako) and a bell with rope attached. The supplicant first throws in some coins, then rings the bell and beseeches the kami for favours or offers thanks for blessings received. It is normal next to bow twice, to clap twice and then bow once more.
