Temple of the Tooth with a visible ankle tattoo and knee-length skirt — wrap needed or will they turn me away?
Going for morning opening. Shoulders will be covered. Skirt hits the knee. Small tattoo on the outer ankle. Do I need to buy a sarong at the door, or is knee-length plus covered shoulders enough these days? Prefer not to be the tourist arguing on the steps.
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Covered shoulders and knees are the baseline. Knee-length is usually accepted if it truly covers the knee when you walk and sit; many women still take a light wrap because wind and steps ride skirts up. Shoes off before the shrine areas; socks optional but floors can be warm. A small ankle tattoo alone is rarely a refusal here — cover it with the wrap or socks if you want zero attention. Buy tickets from the official counter/machines, not from someone on the approach. Quiet voices inside, no posing with your back to Buddha images.
Brought a wrap, covered the ankle, no drama at the door. Worth the two dollars of cloth.
Same dress logic at southern temples: carry a wrap even if you think you are fine. It ends arguments.
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