Toba, Japan: Omamori's

 These are the guard dog statutes that you will find at shrines. The guard dogs at each shrine are always different. It may not always be obvious, but if you pay attention you can find the differences.

Normally, people only buy one omamori (a type of good luck charm, it's so you will be protected by the gods. For example: protection for health or protection for driving, etc)

 This and the one above are from Ise shrine. (Geku then Naiku)

This is the one I bought at Meotoiwa. 

The boyfriend and I posing with the Meotoiwa with my GoPro. (Notice the curve? Really makes you feel like the Earth is round instead of just knowing it is round)

Toba, Japan: The Road to Meotoiwa

 You can find fresh and clean air out here.

 Beautiful views.

 Lots of nature.

Ise, Japan: Ise Shrine Naiku's Main Building

 I noticed this path, because there weren't so many people. Everywhere else was crawling with people, but it was relatively quiet here.

 You can see all the people walking along the main path.

There was some kind of ceremony going on inside this building. I could hear the traditional flute music coming from inside. 

Only in Japan will you find shoes so neatly lined up side by side by everyone.

Ise, Japan: A few more Miya's

Miya (宮) is where people go to pray to the gods. It is where a god dwells. At Ise Shrine there are many. In the Geku area of Ise Shrine there are a few.

The way these buildings are designed is amazing. These buildings are the same design as the original ones that were built here.

 The buildings here are well taken cared of.

Even the layout of the rocks have a lot of thought put into them. 

Ise, Japan: The Biggest Shrine in Japan