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Early morning visitors to Heian Shrine peek through the massive vermilion doors as shrine priests within perform their morning tasks.

Offerings of sake and fresh vegetables are presented on high trays to the gods at Hirano Shrine. Even today, shrine priests, while performing Shinto rites, are garbed in clothing and clogs modeled on those of the ancient court.