Sources checked: 2026-09-20 · Content updated: 2026-09-21
Tokyo omamori: counter hours, transport and nearby stops
Try Asagaya for a bracelet charm, Hie Shrine for monkey designs, Kanda Myojin for an IT charm, Sendagaya for shogi designs, or Tokyo Daijingu for lily-of-the-valley charms. Choose a design first, then see which stop fits the area you are visiting.
Use the charm counter’s hours, not the opening time of the grounds. All times are local to Japan; check festival, New Year and temporary notices alongside these regular hours.
Compare five shrines at a glance
| Shrine and designs | Charm counter hours | Area and station exits |
|---|---|---|
| Hie ShrineMasaru monkey charm / Kozaru monkey charm | Charm counter: 08:00–16:00, with a separate New Year schedule. Hie Shrine: official offerings | Akasaka / Tameike-sanno About 3 minutes on foot from Akasaka exit 2 or Tameike-sanno exit 7. Hie Shrine: access and visiting information |
| Asagaya ShinmeiguKamimusubi bracelet | Daily 09:00–16:30 (regular charm reception). Asagaya Shinmeigu: Kamimusubi photos, hours and shipping FAQ | Asagaya 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. Asagaya Shinmeigu: access |
| Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine · SendagayaShogi Ote charm | Grounds open around the clock; charm counter 09:00–17:00. Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine: hours, access and visiting FAQ | Sendagaya / Kita-sando About 5 minutes on foot from Sendagaya, Kita-sando or Kokuritsu-kyogijo stations. Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine: hours, access and visiting FAQ |
| Kanda MyojinIT omamori | Daily 09:00–18:00 (regular charm reception). Kanda Myojin: charm reception hours from 17 January 2026 | Ochanomizu / Akihabara 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. Kanda Myojin: stations and exits |
| Tokyo DaijinguLily-of-the-valley charm / Paired lucky-mallet charm / Shiawase key charm | Charm reception: 08:00–19:00. Goshuin reception has separate hours. Tokyo Daijingu: counter hours and festival exceptions | Iidabashi About 5 minutes on foot from JR Iidabashi’s west exit. Use B2a for the Yurakucho/Namboku lines, or A4 for the Tozai/Oedo lines. Tokyo Daijingu: visiting and access |
Two shrines in a half-day: Kanda Myojin → Tokyo Daijingu
Kanda Myojin → walk back to JR Ochanomizu → Chuo–Sobu local train to Iidabashi → west exit → Tokyo Daijingu. Each shrine lists roughly 5 minutes from its station; Tokyo Daijingu’s access page confirms the local train connection from Ochanomizu to Iidabashi. Kanda Myojin: stations and exits · Tokyo Daijingu: visiting and access
Planning suggestion: set aside a half-day for these two stops instead of fitting in all five. Visit Kanda Myojin first (regular counter closes 18:00), then Tokyo Daijingu (19:00). This is a suggested order, not a guaranteed duration; train waits, queues and stock are not checked live.
With fair weather and spare time, add Yushima Seido. In rain, shorten the outdoor walk and keep only your priority shrine. Neither is a fully indoor fallback; postpone if weather or transport conditions require it.
AI-generated sketch-style cartoons illustrate general themes. They do not show the actual items; check official pages for their designs, colors and details.
Akasaka / Tameike-sanno
Hie Shrine
For monkey designs on a visit to Akasaka.
Theme illustration · not the actual item Masaru monkey charm
まさる守
The shrine’s Masaru charm, with a sacred-monkey theme. Hie Shrine: official offerings
See official design photos: Masaru monkey charm ↗
Theme illustration · not the actual item Kozaru monkey charm
こざる守
The separately listed Kozaru design, another monkey-themed choice. Hie Shrine: official offerings
See official design photos: Kozaru monkey charm ↗
Charm counter hours
Charm counter: 08:00–16:00, with a separate New Year schedule. Hie Shrine: official offerings
Collection and online options
The online selection page prepares a list; it does not reserve or hold stock. Hie Shrine: official offerings
Getting there
About 3 minutes on foot from Akasaka exit 2 or Tameike-sanno exit 7. Hie Shrine: access and visiting information
What to see nearby
The Inari approach (Senbon Torii) is in the shrine grounds. Follow the shrine’s photography rules and keep the path clear. Hie Shrine: Inari approach and photography rules
Planning the stop
The regular counter closes at 16:00, so collect your charm before exploring the grounds. Shorten the torii walk in rain; this is an outdoor visit.
Asagaya
Asagaya Shinmeigu
For a woven charm you can wear on your wrist.
Theme illustration · not the actual item Kamimusubi bracelet
神むすび
A knotted bracelet charm worn on the wrist; special colors follow release notices. Asagaya Shinmeigu: Kamimusubi photos, hours and shipping FAQ
See official design photos: Kamimusubi bracelet ↗
Charm counter hours
Daily 09:00–16:30 (regular charm reception). Asagaya Shinmeigu: Kamimusubi photos, hours and shipping FAQ
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. Asagaya Shinmeigu: Noh theatre, seasonal gate hours and exceptions
Collection and online options
Visit 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. Asagaya Shinmeigu: Kamimusubi photos, hours and shipping FAQ · Asagaya Shinmeigu: current notices
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. Asagaya Shinmeigu: access
What to see nearby
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. Asagaya Shinmeigu: Noh theatre, seasonal gate hours and exceptions
Planning the stop
Save the Japanese name of the color you want and check release notices. Look at the Noh theatre after visiting the shrine; performances need a separate date check.
Sendagaya / Kita-sando
Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine · Sendagaya
For shogi fans looking for an Ote design.
Theme illustration · not the actual item Shogi Ote charm
王手勝守・王手守
Shogi-themed charms named for “check”, offered for prayers for success in competition. Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine: charms, fortunes and ema
See official design photos: Shogi Ote charm ↗
Charm counter hours
Grounds open around the clock; charm counter 09:00–17:00. Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine: hours, access and visiting FAQ
The Fuji mound can close for festivals, cleaning or tree work. Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine: hours, access and visiting FAQ
Collection and online options
Charms are normally collected in person, without a regular postal service. Advance booking is recommended for formal prayers. Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine: hours, access and visiting FAQ
Bring cash for charms; the official FAQ also says the shrine does not change money for offerings. Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine: hours, access and visiting FAQ
Getting there
About 5 minutes on foot from Sendagaya, Kita-sando or Kokuritsu-kyogijo stations. Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine: hours, access and visiting FAQ
What to see nearby
The Fuji mound is within the same grounds. Visit in daylight and follow any closure signs. Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine: hours, access and visiting FAQ
Planning the stop
Visit the Fuji mound in daylight and skip it if closed. In rain, keep the visit to worship and the counter rather than a climb.
Ochanomizu / Akihabara
Kanda Myojin
For the circuit-board design, or a stop near Akihabara.
Theme illustration · not the actual item IT omamori
IT情報安全守護
A circuit-board-style charm offered for prayers for information security. Kanda Myojin: IT charm photo and Japan-only shipping · Kanda Myojin: IT charm design and visiting etiquette
See official design photos: IT omamori ↗
Charm counter hours
Daily 09:00–18:00 (regular charm reception). Kanda Myojin: charm reception hours from 17 January 2026
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. Kanda Myojin: charm reception hours from 17 January 2026
Collection and online options
Collect 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. Kanda Myojin: IT charm photo and Japan-only shipping
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. Kanda Myojin: stations and exits
What to see nearby
Head downhill from Kanda Myojin toward Ochanomizu; Yushima Seido is before Hijiribashi Bridge. It is a nearby stop for its Confucian temple architecture. Chiyoda Tourism Association: Yushima Seido near Kanda Myojin
Planning the stop
Walk up from Ochanomizu and pass Yushima Seido on the way back. For Tokyo Daijingu next, take the JR Chuo–Sobu local service to Iidabashi, as shown in the two-stop route.
Iidabashi
Tokyo Daijingu
Compare lily-of-the-valley, paired-mallet and key-shaped relationship charms.
Theme illustration · not the actual item Lily-of-the-valley charm
縁結び鈴蘭守
A lily-of-the-valley design offered for relationship prayers. Tokyo Daijingu: official offerings
See official design photos: Lily-of-the-valley charm ↗
Theme illustration · not the actual item Paired lucky-mallet charm
縁結び幸せ小槌
Two mallets each carry half of the character for happiness. Tokyo Daijingu: official offerings
See official design photos: Paired lucky-mallet charm ↗
Theme illustration · not the actual item Shiawase key charm
恋愛成就 幸せ鍵守
A key-shaped design symbolizing an open heart, offered for prayers about a romantic relationship. Tokyo Daijingu: official offerings
See official design photos: Shiawase key charm ↗
Charm counter hours
Charm reception: 08:00–19:00. Goshuin reception has separate hours. Tokyo Daijingu: counter hours and festival exceptions
Hours may change for festivals; the shrine posts updates on its website or official social accounts. Tokyo Daijingu: counter hours and festival exceptions
The charm counter runs 08:00–19:00; goshuin reception is 09:00–17:00. Arrive earlier if you want both. Tokyo Daijingu: counter hours and festival exceptions
Getting there
About 5 minutes on foot from JR Iidabashi’s west exit. Use B2a for the Yurakucho/Namboku lines, or A4 for the Tozai/Oedo lines. Tokyo Daijingu: visiting and access
What to see nearby
Iitomi Inari Shrine is within the same grounds and can be included in the visit. Tokyo Daijingu: official offerings
Planning the stop
Its regular counter closes later than the other four listed here, so it can follow Kanda Myojin. Leave time for trains, walking and queues.
Before leaving Hong Kong
Save the Japanese name of your chosen charm, bring yen in cash and check when the counter closes. Asagaya and Kanda do not ship directly to Hong Kong; a postal request is not a reservation for collection.
How we verified
We checked designs in official shrine catalogues, then distinguished charm-counter hours from access to the grounds, prayer reception and goshuin reception. Station exits, walking estimates and the train connection link to their sources. Designs and visiting facts use the shared omamori catalogue. The half-day plan and wet-weather choices are editorial suggestions, without in-person visits or live transport checks.
Confidence: high for facts directly supported by official sources. A design shown on the shrine’s website is not confirmation of stock on your visit date.
Before you go
- Regular hours do not establish a New Year schedule. Where no fixed closing day is listed, check the shrine’s current notices.
- Official walking estimates exclude waits, queues, luggage and step-free detours. Allow time for the people you are traveling with.
- Omamori are religious items for prayer, not guarantees of an outcome. Photos are linked on official websites and are not reproduced here.
- AI-generated sketch-style cartoons illustrate general themes. They do not show the actual items; check official pages for their designs, colors and details.
Sources and check dates
- Hie Shrine: official offerings ·
- Hie Shrine: access and visiting information ·
- Asagaya Shinmeigu: Kamimusubi photos, hours and shipping FAQ ·
- Asagaya Shinmeigu: access ·
- Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine: hours, access and visiting FAQ ·
- Kanda Myojin: charm reception hours from 17 January 2026 ·
- Kanda Myojin: stations and exits ·
- Tokyo Daijingu: counter hours and festival exceptions ·
- Tokyo Daijingu: visiting and access ·
- Hie Shrine: Inari approach and photography rules ·
- Asagaya Shinmeigu: Noh theatre, seasonal gate hours and exceptions ·
- Asagaya Shinmeigu: current notices ·
- Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine: charms, fortunes and ema ·
- Kanda Myojin: IT charm photo and Japan-only shipping ·
- Kanda Myojin: IT charm design and visiting etiquette ·
- Chiyoda Tourism Association: Yushima Seido near Kanda Myojin ·
- Tokyo Daijingu: official offerings ·
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