a serene evening at a traditional shinto shrine during hatsumode with lanterns and hopeful prayers

shinto shrine hatsumode year prayer lanterns good fortune japanese traditions cultural celebration evening light spirituality worshippers rituals festive atmosphere sacred space community gathering illuminated religion piety hope peace japan tokyo festivities local culture worship tradition night seasonal altar incense blessing lantern festival pilgrimage holiday faith harmony enriching experience tranquility historic site heritage ambient outdoor happiness reverence joy