Shirasaki Hachimangu Shrine Omamori Amulet Against Evil Spirits

Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are a big part of Japan's attraction: very often set in amazing locations, built in many different architectural styles, and each with its own history that usually goes back centuries, they are part of every visitor's itinerary and become an important part of the memories of their trip. For those who want a more tangible reminder, though, all temples and shrines offer very beautiful talismans called omamori. Like the Shirasaki Hachimangu Shrine Omamori Amulet Against Evil Spirits!

Coming from Shirasaki Hachimangu, a shrine in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, founded in 1250, the Shirasaki Hachimangu Shrine Omamori Against Evil Spirits is a brocade pouch containing a prayer and blessing from the shrine's priests that wards off misfortune. It's 7.5 x 5 x 1.5 cm (3 x 2 x 0.6") and has a 13 cm (5.1") cord that allows you to hang it somewhere close by (many Japanese hang them on their bags). If you want to keep it at home, the amulet also comes in a beautiful box made from white paulownia wood!

Specs and Features:

• Wards off evil spirits and misfortune
• Blessed by the priests of Shirasaki Hachimangu shrine in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture (founded in 1250)
• Dimensions: 7.5 x 5 x 1.5 cm (3 x 2 x 0.6")
• Length (with cord): 20.5 cm (8")
• Cord: 13 cm (5.1")
• Material: brocade
• Comes with paulownia wood box