愛宕神社といえば出世の階段が有名ですが、
はじめてお参りしたときは、10㎝ぐらいのピンヒールで「
たまには、ちゃんと階段を上ってお参りしたほうがいいですよね笑
神社にお参りに行くときに悩ましいのは、
お参りするより先にご朱印をいただくのも気が引けますし、
（お賽銭は事前に準備しておくべきだったと反省してます💦）
以前は、お賽銭の金額は語呂合わせとか、
ネットで検索しても、
お参りのあとは、
心が穏やかになって、充実感も味わえて、
A Visit to the Shrine on its Monthly Ennichi Day
On a whim, I realized it was the monthly Ennichi, so I decided to visit Atago Shrine in Toranomon again!
Atago Shrine is famous for its "Stairway to Success," but lately, I’ve been relying on the elevator for both going up and coming down. The first time I visited, I was like, "Let’s do this!" and climbed all the way up in 10cm stilettos, intentionally making it a challenge... I probably should try taking the stairs properly once in a while, right?😅
One thing that worries me when visiting shrines is that I rarely carry cash anymore, so I often don’t have enough coins for the offering box. I feel a bit awkward getting a Goshuin (shrine stamp) before praying, but this time I didn't think I had enough coins for all the smaller sub-shrines. So, I placed a bill in the main offering box behind the sanctuary and offered my prayers there. (I definitely regret not preparing my change beforehand!💦)
I used to worry about the amount of the offering—whether it was a lucky number or a play on words—but I don’t care as much these days. Even when I look it up online, every site says something different, and there don't seem to be any set rules. In the end, I think it’s the thought that counts, not the amount.
After praying, I had some warm yuzu tea🍵 at the tea house on the shrine grounds and relaxed for a while. I felt so peaceful and fulfilled. I'm really glad I went.😊✨
