Want to collect the monthly limited goshuin stamps? "Wakeoe Shrine" in Nagoya has one of the most popular goshuin stamps in Japan.

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In the midst of the recent goshuin (red stamp) boom, a popular topic of conversation on social networking sites is the "Wakeoe Shrine" in Kita-ku, Nagoya City. ​".

The goshuin stamps with colorful and gorgeous designs that change every month are so popular that they consistently rank first in the goshuin category of a national shrine ranking on a certain specialized site!

We will introduce a lot of things such as what kind of goshuin it is and what kind of shrine it is.

What kind of goshuin is this month?
There are also rare goshuin stamps limited to the first 50 per day!

"Wakeoe Shrine'' is located in a corner of a residential area in Kita Ward, Nagoya City. Although it is a small shrine, the goshuin is what brought it into the limelight. There is no shortage of worshipers from all over the country who come to see the goshuin.

There are always 3 to 5 types of goshuin every month.

Regular goshuin for May / 2021 version *500 yen delivery fee

A major feature of Wakeoe Shrine 's goshuin is that the design changes every month. Goshuin usually have a fixed design, but at Wakeoe Shrine you can enjoy regular goshuin as well as limited edition goshuin that represent festivals and seasonal events.

There are always 3 to 5 types, so it's hard to decide which one to get. By the way, the regular Goshuin in May has a nice pale purple color with wisteria flowers drawn on it (photo).

Clear type goshuin, limited to 50 per day (only one per person) / 2021 edition

And this limited-edition clear-type goshuin, which has recently appeared, is also very popular! Since it is a plastic skeleton, there is no need to worry about stains or tears (finished in May).

Limited to 50 sheets per day (1 sheet per person), so if you're interested, get it early. Online reservations are also available, so check the website for details! ※The delivery fee is 600 yen.

Summer festival goshuin, double-page spread type / 2020 edition *700 yen delivery fee

Tanabata goshuin, double-page spread type / 2020 version *Shipment fee 700 yen

Nagoshi no Oharae goshuin/double-page spread type/2020 edition *Shipment fee 700 yen

These are the limited red stamps distributed in June and July 2020. Tanabata festivals, festivals, and the Shinto ritual "Nagoshi no Oharae" to purify the body and mind during the half year, all of which are summer-like and have a refreshing goshuin.

In addition, there is also a red stamp (right) for prayers for safe childbirth. *On the left is a goshuin with a hydrangea design for June 2020.

The 2021 version of the goshuin will be announced on the website, so check it out!

Empress Jingu Goshuin 500 yen/written type, regular

Monthly goshuin stamps are only available for that month, but there are also goshuin stamps that can be purchased at any time. The photo shows the stamp of Empress Wakeoe Shrine which has a close connection to Betsukoe Shrine. You can also purchase a goshuin book with the same design.

Birthday Goshuin 700 yen / Direct writing or written 

And here is the goshuin of the birthday festival. It is a so-called special goshuin for your birth month. Until now, goshuin were only distributed during the month of your birth, but now you can get them even outside of your birth month (for details, please contact the shrine office or visit the website).

Please note that the limited edition goshuin distributed each month are only available for a specific period of time! To avoid the possibility of going to ...... only to find that they are no longer available, please check the website for information on goshuin designs and periods before you visit. Regular goshuin are always available.

[Limited goshuin schedule for 2021 (after June)]
●June 19th to 30th Nagoshi no Harae Goshuin
●July 7-19 Tanabata Goshuin
●September 1st-12th Choyo-longivity celeblation goshuin
●October 1-11 Reitaisai Goshuin
●November 1st to 15th Shichigosan Goshuin

*In August and December, only regular Goshuin is available.

Ryujin Goshuin Book/Cover

Ryujin Goshuin Book / Back

I have introduced some of the goshuin, but the goshuin books are also of interest. Of particular interest is the newly introduced goshuin book of the dragon god (photo).

The design was created by a Japanese painter, Masayo Ochiai.

Also, this goshuin book is about twice the size of the normal size. This is because many of Wakeoe Shrine 's goshuin stamps are two-page spreads, so it's nice that the stamps are sized to fit on one page. It can be kept crease-free.

By the way, this Ryujin goshuin book is 3,000 yen per book, but if you pay 2,000 yen separately, you can also get the Ryujin goshuin in the picture! Online application is also available.

Popular for amulets for safe delivery, childbirth, etc,
and "Yakuwari-dama," a rare type of ball that can be thrown to clear away bad luck are also available.

Now, let's introduce some popular amulets in addition to goshuin.

The three types in the upper row are "Happiness amulets". The bottom left is "child birth amulets" and "easy delivery amulet" on the right. All of them are made of lace bags and are very elegant. The bottom two contain the mini talismans that were prayed for and the stones from Mikakiuchi. *500 yen each

*Mikakiuchi: the area around the main shrine where the gods are enshrined

The "Tai-mikuji" (300 yen per piece) is filled with so many small sea breams that one is tempted to shout, "Great catch! " The cute sea bream contains a fortune slip, and when it is finished, it is hung on a special board in the precincts of the temple. The board itself is like a piece of art.

And a slightly unusual “Yakuwaridama” to ward off evil. Write what you want to cut off on this "Yakuwari ball" written as "yaku"(bad). Human relationships, food, tobacco, gambling, fat, illness, etc... I tried to write it too!

It's "Corona"! I hope that the situation will be settled as soon as possible. And here's what to do with it: ......

Throw it at the "yakuyokeishi" pictured on the left side of the main hall!

I threw with all my might, including my daily stress. The ball hit perfectly and broke into pieces... I felt refreshed so much (laughs).

It seems that it is OK if the broken pieces are left as they are, and they will return to the soil naturally. If you have any thoughts or wishes that you want to cut off, please try it.