Japanese Ema and Omamori Shrine Charm Guide

Japanese Ema and Omamori Shrine Charm Guide - Blue and Orange Wooden Pathway

I was wondering if there is an online resource that posts pictures about which ema, omamori, and omikuji each Japanese shrine has. (Not a guide that talks about what ema and omamori are). Some shrines have particularly beautiful or unique ones and was hoping to plan some of those shrines into a future trip. A website in pure Japanese is fine.



Best Answer

I don't think there will be something that covers the entire country simply because that would be an exceedingly large number of places and the offerings will also change (for example themed around the current zodiac animal). You are more likely to find lists of particularly famous / unusual / recommended locations for a particular area, or on a particular theme. If you first decide on a general location you want to visit and then look for information on places in that area it will be far easier.

For example (mix of individual blogs, travel-related sites, etc):
Ema in Kyoto (Japanese)
Cute Ema in Tokyo (Japanese)
Omamori in Tottori (English)
Omamori in Tokyo (English)
Omamori for love (English)




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Where do I put my omamori charm?

Where should I keep it? Omamori should either be worn on your person, on something you have with you often or kept close to what they will protect. For example, if you want to improve your financial fortunes, money luck charms should be kept in a pocket of your wallet.

What is inside omamori charm?

What is inside? Omamori contain tiny wood or paper plates with passages from Buddhist sutras and for Shinto talismans \u2013 the name of the temple which they come from. But don't check if their content is right \u2013 whoever takes a peek inside the traditional bag is going to have bad luck.

What is a Japanese omamori charm?

Omamori (\u5fa1\u5b88/\u304a\u5b88\u308a) are Japanese amulets commonly sold at Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, dedicated to particular Shinto kami as well as Buddhist figures, and are said to provide various forms of luck or protection.

How many omamori can you have?

Can I Get More Than One Charm? Of course! There is no limit to how many charms you can keep on yourself. However, like many things, overuse may take away some of the magic.



Shrine charms (ema and omamori) in Tokyo




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