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4 distinctive omamori: designs, reception hours and how to get there
In Tokyo, look for bracelet charms in Asagaya or IT omamori at Kanda Myojin. Kyoto has Shimogamo’s lace charms, while Kagawa has Kotohira-gu’s yellow omamori with a miniature dog. Browse by destination for designs, reception hours, directions and nearby stops.
All times are local to Japan. Use charm-counter hours when planning to collect an omamori; the grounds may open earlier. Photo buttons take you to the shrine’s official page to see the designs.
Find omamori by destination
Tokyo2 shrines
- 01 · Tokyo · Asagaya
Asagaya Shinmeigu | Kamimusubi bracelet
Kamimusubi is a lace bracelet omamori that can be worn on the wrist or tied to a bag—a design you can carry with you.
See official photos ↗Kamimusubi reception
At the shrine; shipping within Japan onlyPlan this shrine visit →
Monday–Sunday, subject to closures below
09:00–16:30 - 02 · Tokyo · Ochanomizu / Akihabara
Kanda Myojin | IT omamori
This IT omamori has a machine-inspired design and stickers for a computer. It is offered for prayers for computer and information safety, which may appeal to someone interested in technology.
See official photos ↗Charm reception (notice effective 17 Jan 2026)
At the shrine; online shipping within Japan onlyPlan this shrine visit →
Monday–Sunday, subject to closures below
09:00–18:00
Kyoto1 shrine
- 03 · Kyoto · Demachiyanagi
Shimogamo Shrine | lace omamori
A see-through lace design, listed by the shrine as an omamori for prayers for good fortune.
See official photos ↗Omamori reception
Collect at the shrinePlan this shrine visit →
Monday–Sunday, subject to closures below
09:00–16:30
Kagawa1 shrine
- 04 · Kagawa · Kotohira
Kotohira-gu | yellow omamori with a miniature dog
The yellow omamori comes in a set with a miniature Konpira dog, offered at the main shrine’s charm counter. The yellow charm and little dog make a distinctive pair.
See official photos ↗Main shrine charm counter
At the main shrine; postal requests availablePlan this shrine visit →
Monday–Sunday, subject to closures below
08:30–17:00
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Tokyo2 shrines
01 · Tokyo · Asagaya
Asagaya Shinmeigu | Kamimusubi bracelet
Kamimusubi is a lace bracelet omamori that can be worn on the wrist or tied to a bag—a design you can carry with you. Official source
See official photos ↗Days and charm reception hours
- Kamimusubi receptionMonday–Sunday, subject to closures below09:00–16:30Official source
Closures and exceptions
New Year and the annual festival have different gate hours. The grounds open at different times by month; early access does not mean the charm counter is open. Official source
Where to collect it and online options
At the shrine; shipping within Japan onlyVisit during reception hours. The official FAQ limits postal delivery to Japan, so direct shipping to Hong Kong is unavailable. Check current release notices for a particular design. Official source 1 · Official source 2
Getting there
About 2 minutes on foot from JR Asagaya Station’s north exit, or 10 minutes from Minami-asagaya Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line. Official source
Putting the visit together
Plan around the 09:00–16:30 reception window, then look around the grounds. Do not plan a special trip for one color based only on an old photo.
If you have more time
At the same siteNoh theatre in the shrine grounds
The Noh theatre is in the same grounds. Look at the building during your visit; Noh, kyogen and festival performances follow event schedules, not a daily show timetable. Official source
- Grounds: Jan–Mar and Nov–DecMonday–Sunday, subject to closures below06:00–17:00Official source
- Grounds: Apr–MayMonday–Sunday, subject to closures below05:30–17:30Official source
- Grounds: Jun–Jul (until 18:00 on weekends and public holidays)Monday–Sunday, subject to closures below05:00–17:30Official source
- Grounds: Aug–SepMonday–Sunday, subject to closures below05:00–17:30Official source
- Grounds: OctMonday–Sunday, subject to closures below05:30–17:00Official source
Closures and exceptions
New Year and the annual festival have special arrangements. Gates open at 05:00 on the 1st and 15th; flea-market days may start earlier. These are grounds hours, not theatre-interior or performance hours. Official source
Editorial allowance: add 15–20 minutes to look around. Check event dates separately if you want to see a performance.
02 · Tokyo · Ochanomizu / Akihabara
Kanda Myojin | IT omamori
This IT omamori has a machine-inspired design and stickers for a computer. It is offered for prayers for computer and information safety, which may appeal to someone interested in technology. Official source 1 · Official source 2
See official photos ↗Days and charm reception hours
- Charm reception (notice effective 17 Jan 2026)Monday–Sunday, subject to closures below09:00–18:00Official source
Closures and exceptions
The current notice gives 09:00–18:00 daily from 17 January 2026. New Year has a separate schedule; check the notice for the year of your visit. Official source
Where to collect it and online options
At the shrine; online shipping within Japan onlyCollect it at the shrine, or request it through the official IT charm page. The online shop does not ship overseas, including Hong Kong; a postal request is not a pickup reservation. Official source
Getting there
About 5 minutes from JR Ochanomizu Station’s Hijiribashi exit, or 7 minutes from JR Akihabara’s Electric Town exit. Metro options include Ochanomizu exit 1 and Shin-ochanomizu exit B1, each about a 5-minute walk. Official source
Putting the visit together
Combine this with a walk around Ochanomizu. Arrive earlier if adding Yushima Seido, which closes before the charm counter, especially in winter.
If you have more time
A nearby walkYushima Seido
Head downhill from Kanda Myojin toward Ochanomizu; Yushima Seido is before Hijiribashi Bridge. It is a nearby stop for its Confucian temple architecture. Official source
- General opening hours (winter below)Monday–Sunday, subject to closures below09:30–17:00Official source
- Winter opening hoursMonday–Sunday, subject to closures below09:30–16:00Official source
Closures and exceptions
Closed for summer and New Year holidays, with earlier closing in winter. Taiseiden Hall opens only on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, from 10:00 until closing. Check current venue notices for exceptions. Official source 1 · Official source 2
Editorial allowance: add 30–45 minutes plus the walk. Choose a weekend or public holiday if you want to enter Taiseiden Hall.
Kyoto1 shrine
03 · Kyoto · Demachiyanagi
Shimogamo Shrine | lace omamori
A see-through lace design, listed by the shrine as an omamori for prayers for good fortune. Official source
See official photos ↗Days and charm reception hours
- Omamori receptionMonday–Sunday, subject to closures below09:00–16:30Official source
Closures and exceptions
The shrine has no regular closing day. Some counters have different hours, and festivals may change them. The inner grounds open 06:30–17:00; charm reception has shorter hours. Official source 1 · Official source 2
Where to collect it and online options
Collect at the shrineVisit during charm reception hours; look for the name レース御守 on the official catalogue. Official source
Getting there
Walk about 12 minutes from Keihan Demachiyanagi Station. From Kyoto Station, take the JR Nara Line to Tofukuji and change to Keihan for Demachiyanagi. City buses 4 and 205 also serve the shrine area. Official source
Putting the visit together
Visit the shrine and charm counter first, then Kawai Shrine. On an afternoon visit, prioritize anything that closes at 16:30.
If you have more time
At the same siteKawai Shrine and mirror-shaped ema
Kawai is a subsidiary shrine within the Shimogamo grounds. Its mirror-shaped ema can be decorated with a face; follow the official grounds map. Official source 1 · Official source 2
- Kawai Shrine gatesMonday–Sunday, subject to closures below06:30–16:30Official source
Closures and exceptions
No regular closing day; ceremonies may alter gate hours. These are gate hours, not the hours of every counter. Official source
Editorial allowance: add 30–45 minutes for a visit and decorating an ema, plus any queue.
Kagawa1 shrine
04 · Kagawa · Kotohira
Kotohira-gu | yellow omamori with a miniature dog
The yellow omamori comes in a set with a miniature Konpira dog, offered at the main shrine’s charm counter. The yellow charm and little dog make a distinctive pair. Official source
See official photos ↗Days and charm reception hours
- Main shrine charm counterMonday–Sunday, subject to closures below08:30–17:00Official source
Closures and exceptions
Regular charm reception is 08:30–17:00; Daimon gate opens 06:00–18:00. Storms, heavy rain, strong winds or damaged paths can cause temporary closures. Official source
Where to collect it and online options
At the main shrine; postal requests availableCollect the set at the main shrine’s counter. The shrine also accepts postal requests; use its official charm pages and check destination eligibility and application terms in the form. Official source 1 · Official source 2
Getting there
Take JR to Kotohira Station or Kotoden to Kotoden-Kotohira Station, then walk to the main approach. The main shrine is up 785 stone steps; the station and approach entrance are not the charm counter. Official source 1 · Official source 2
Putting the visit together
Allow half a day as a planning choice, including the climb, breaks and worship. Consider the stairs carefully with children, older relatives or luggage; this is not a quick stop next to the station.
If you have more time
At the same siteOmote-Shoin and Maruyama Okyo’s wall paintings
Omote-Shoin is within the same grounds, reached through the office gate on the approach route. It displays wall paintings by Maruyama Okyo and other artists. Official source 1 · Official source 2
- Omote-ShoinDays: Mon / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat / Sun09:00–17:00 (Last admission / reception 16:30)Official source
Closures and exceptions
Closed Tuesdays, or the next weekday when Tuesday is a public holiday. Temporary closures are possible; check the shrine’s museum calendar. Official source
Editorial allowance: add 45–60 minutes and enter before 16:30. Fit it into the ascent or descent depending on when you arrive.
Two things to check before going
Save the Japanese name of the charm you want, then check reception hours and current notices. Consider the stairs at Kotohira-gu when traveling with children or older relatives. For postal requests, check that your delivery destination is accepted.
How we verified
We checked official shrine catalogues, reception notices, access pages and grounds maps. Nearby stops use operator and official tourism sources; Yushima Seido’s winter hours are from Bunkyo’s 2025 visitor guide. Check dates record when sources were read, not when stock was confirmed. These were online checks, not in-person visits.
Confidence: high for the facts directly supported by the sources. Stock, temporary closures and the next New Year schedule still need checking before travel.
Before using this guide
- An official photo does not confirm that every color or special edition is available on your visit date. A postal request is not a reservation for collection at the shrine.
- Omamori are religious items for prayer. Meanings are based on shrine descriptions, not guarantees about health, fortune or information security.
- The four shrines are in Tokyo, Kyoto and Kagawa; choose one that fits your destination. Extra visiting time is an editorial allowance. Official walking estimates exclude queues and transport waits.