Temizuya (Chozuya)
Architecture手水舎 ・ Reading: てみずや
Definition
The temizuya is a water pavilion near the entrance of a shrine or temple where visitors purify their hands and mouth before praying. It holds a basin (chozubachi) with ladles.
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