Meiji Jingu Shrine · Love & Relationships

Bonds Charm (Enmusubi)

縁結守

$26

US duties included · free tracked shipping on 3 or more charms, mix and match

Standard — Japan Post, tracked (about 3 weeks), $8 (free on 3+) · Express — EMS (about 1 week), $25

For bringing people together.

Tokyo Omamori Post is an independent shop, not affiliated with or endorsed by Meiji Jingu Shrine. The temple name shows where each charm was obtained.

What it means

Meiji Jingu is dedicated to an emperor and empress, and it is one of the most popular places in Tokyo for wedding ceremonies — which makes its enmusubi charm a favorite gift for couples.

Where it's from

Purchased in person at Meiji Jingu Shrine (明治神宮), Harajuku, Tokyo. It comes as a brocade pouch.

Form

Brocade pouch

How it's traditionally kept

Traditionally an omamori is kept closed — opening it is thought to undo its purpose. Most people carry it in a bag, pocket or wallet, or keep it somewhere clean at home.

In Japan it is common, though not required, to return an omamori to a shrine or temple (not necessarily the same one) after about a year and receive a new one.

Delivery

Ships from Tokyo within 2 business days.