Shrine

A closer look at the front of the temple. You are not allowed into the alter (?) room itself, as this is where the statues and the shrine itself are located, but there is a large courtyard in front which is where all the people at the bottom of this pic are standing (see also the entry below this one). The crowds gather here and light incense sticks, hold them to their foreheads, while bowing to the alter and then place them in receptacles to burn down.