A bridge registered as a World Heritage site in Nikko, north of Tokyo, has undergone thorough cleaning to prepare for the New Year.
The arch-shaped, vermillion-lacquered "shinkyo", or "god's bridge", is 28 meters long, and lies at the entrance to Futarasan shrine and Toshogu shrine.
On Sunday, priests at Futarasan shrine carried out a ritual to extend gratitude for safety during the year.
Priests and priestesses wearing masks and gloves dusted off the bridge railings with bamboo branches that are about 3 meters long.
Tourists took photos of the cleaning being performed under clear skies.
Year-end cleaning will also be conducted at Toshogu shrine and Rinnoji temple to prepare for worshippers during the New Year holidays.
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