Tanuki, Sake barrel and the ever present vending machines at the entrance to the shrine.

Matsuo Shrine – Kyoto – this shrine is dedicated to the god of Sake.

Sake Barrels brought as offerings

Shrine- babies 30 days old were being taken for their first visit to the Shrine

The spring. A tranquil little grove with a waterfall from the spring.

Sping water said to have healing qualities and is also said to keep sake from going off