Fans of religion and alcohol might also enjoy Matsuo-taisha shrine in Arashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture. It's dedicated to the god of sake, and is a place of pilgrimage for sake brewers praying for good fortune. The priests can reportedly outdrink most people, arguing that it's their sacred duty to imbibe.
Thursday, February 05, 2009
Many applicants for this priesthood
Found this snippet at the end of an article about a temple in Kyoto:
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