初詣の時期、有名なお寺や神社は混むでしょうが、有名でなくてもお参りできます。地元で初詣はいかがでしょうか？
In Japan, we have a custom that we worship at Buddhist temples or Shinto shrines on new year's days, especially from January 1 through 3. Famous ones will be crowded. But, we can worship where it is not well known. Would you worship at a temple or shrine in your neighborhood?
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