Shinto priest explains rite at Kyoto shrine before periodic rebuilding

A Shinto priest at Shimogamo-jinja in Kyoto, western Japan, explains a ritual held on March 10, 2015, to prepare for the shrine's rebuilding every 21 years. The shrine is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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