Shishi (dog-lion)
guarding the gate

at Hachimangu Shrine
in Omihachiman

SPIRITUAL RECHARGE

Bearers of one of the many sacred taiko (lit: big drum)
shouldered and drummed around the neighborhoods
of Omihachiman City during the Hachiman Matsuri (festival)
finally make it through Hachimangu Shrine gate at the end,
after many tries.