Thirty-three Pavilion

I went to Sanjusangendo Temple to buy candy on a clear, sunny day. On this day, there was also a toothpick blessing ceremony, which was open to the public for free. The toothpick blessing ceremony is a Buddhist ceremony with a tradition dating back to the Heian period. The ritual involves pouring water blessed with the toothpick willow, a sacred tree, onto worshippers to remove various illnesses, and is said to be particularly effective against headaches. It's a very important day for people who suffer from headaches. There were many worshippers there. #Sanjusangendo Temple #Kyoto