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Secret Shinto Shrine

In early January I was visited by three friends from YouTube who were travelling in Japan and who had contacted me with an interest in experiencing a little of the Japan countryside I feature in many of my videos. Wes, Alex and Mike are American film makers who share a passion for Japan and a curiosity for what might be found beyond the big cities. Over a two day period we explored some of my favorite locations in the rugged mountains between Mt. Fuji and the Japan Southern Alps. On the second day we decided to try and visit a small Shinto shrine hidden amidst the forest on the outskirts of a nearly deserted mountain village. I had seen the shrine gate across the river on a previous hike though at the time was unable to approach the shrine due to high water in the narrow river gorge. On this day we were fortunate in finding the water level low and could cross the water on a narrow wooden footbridge which had been upset by the river. A little bushwhacking was required to reach the shrine which we found in surprisingly good condition though otherwise seemingly abandoned and without regular visitors. Before leaving we took care to reset the footbridge among the river stones in order that future visitors might have easier access.

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Japanese Shinto Religious Tablet - Minowa Inari Ofuda Japan Shinto Charm - Shobaihanjo Hamaya Arrow Omamori
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Brand new general purpose ofuda designed to ward evil and ensure good fortune. Brand new Shinto omamori designed to help ensure success in business. This particular type of omamori is called hamaya in Japanese which translates as

Brand new wood and paper ofuda from the Minowa Inari Shinto shrine located in the seaside city of Shimizu, Japan near Mt. Fuji. This shrine is over 400 years old and dedicated to Inari, the god of cereals and grains who protects the rice harvest and is one of the most important and revered of all Shinto deities. Inari shrines are quite famous for their impressive fox statues (Inari kitsune) which can normally be seen standing guard on either side of the shrine gate. The writing on this ofuda reads in Japanese Minowa Inari jinja which translates as 'Minowa Inari shrine'. This is the standard type of ofuda used with any Japanese Shinto kamidana.
 

Brand new Shinto omamori designed to help ensure success in business. This particular type of omamori is called hamaya in Japanese which translates as 'demon-breaking arrow'. Hamaya arrows are commonly purchased at new year by visitors to Shinto shrines who use the arrows to ward away evil forces and bring good fortune into their home or business. This small hamaya is sized for tabletop display and is mounted on a special wooden plaque and stand. Japanese writing on the plaque and stand read Shizuoka-ken Gokoku jinja shobai hanjou omamori which translates as 'Shizuoka prefecture Gokoku shrine business success protector'.
 
Japanese Shinto Religious Charm - Gakugyojoju Omamori Japan Shinto Shrine Gate - Small Wood Model Torii Tori
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Brand new gakugyou-style omamori designed to provide spiritual aid for students and scholars. This particular talisman is contained within an omamori bukuro pouch shaped like a scroll and held within a protective clear plastic cover. Brand new, small size model Shinto torii wooden shrine gate.

Brand new gakugyou-style omamori designed to provide spiritual aid for students and scholars. This particular talisman is contained within an omamori bukuro pouch shaped like a scroll and held within a protective clear plastic cover. Japanese writing on the cover reads Kunouzan Toushougu jyoujyu gakugyou which translates as 'Kunouzan Toushougu' shrine 'academic dream realizing protector'. The omamori comes from Kunouzan Toushougu Shinto shrine located atop Japan's rugged Mt. Kuno, overlooking the Pacific ocean and beautiful Suruga Bay.


Brand new, small size model Shinto torii wooden shrine gate. Those who have visited Shinto shrines in Japan may recall passing beneath one or more large gates (mon) at the entrance to the shrine complex. These distinctive structures are called torii in Japanese and are thought to mark the boundary between the secular world and the sanctified grounds of the shrine. In passing beneath a torii one is, in fact, making his or her initial approach towards the inner sanctuary, and accordingly many Japanese will first bow before stepping under the gate.
 
Japan Shinto Religion Prayer Board - Tokugawa Horse Ema Japan Love Charms - Shinto Enmusubi Omamori Sutorappu
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Brand new general purpose ema designed to ward evil and ensure good fortune. Brand new Shinto enmusubi-style omamori set for couples. This particular type of talisman is intended to help ensure love and marriage, and the set offered here includes one pink and one white colored charm, each decorated with colorful floral patterns.

Brand new wooden ema prayer board featuring the image of a galloping horse wearing the famous Tokugawa family crest. A Japanese style red ink stamp at the lower corner includes the words Kunouzan Toushougu meaning "Kunouzan Toushougu" Shinto shrine. Blank spaces on the back of the prayer board are provided for the placement of the supplicant's personal information and prayer. This particular prayer board comes from Kunouzan Toushougu Shinto shrine located atop Japan's Mt. Kuno, overlooking the Pacific ocean and beautiful Suruga Bay. This shrine is dedicated to the deified spirit of Tokugawa Ieyasu who unified Japan in 1600 and founded the Tokugawa Shogunate which ruled Japan during the long and peaceful Edo period (1600 - 1868).
 

Brand new Shinto enmusubi-style omamori set for couples. This particular type of talisman is intended to help ensure love and marriage, and the set offered here includes one pink and one white colored charm, each decorated with colorful floral patterns. The charms include Japanese writing on the front side which identifies them as musubimamori (omamori for good relationships).

 


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