Tickets and Shoes
After entering the kido entrance, there is a large earthen floor space. On the right there is a ticket gate, where one can purchase tickets. On both sides of the entrance space, there are spaces for storing shoes. After stepping up into the inner entrance (uchi kido), the footwear is hung up by the attendant and one receives a docket for them. When you receive the numbered ticket for your shoes, you are free to go to your seat.