Omiya Hachimangu Shrine · Protection
Mini Guardian Arrow
ミニ守護矢
$26
Not available for delivery to Australia.
US duties included · free tracked shipping on 3 or more charms, mix and match · also shipping to Australia and Singapore (see Shipping)
Standard — Japan Post, tracked (about 3 weeks), $8 (free on 3+) · Express — EMS (about 1 week), $25
A small sacred arrow — Hachiman shrines are linked to archery.
Tokyo Omamori Post is an independent shop, not affiliated with or endorsed by Omiya Hachimangu Shrine. The temple name shows where each charm was obtained.
- What it means
Hachiman, the deity of Ōmiya Hachimangu, has long been linked with warriors and archery, so a small guardian arrow suits the shrine. This miniature arrow is a charm to protect the person who carries it, with a wish for good health.
It cannot be sent to Australia, which restricts items made of natural materials.
- Where it's from
Ordered from the official online 授与所 (charm office) of Omiya Hachimangu Shrine (大宮八幡宮), Suginami, Tokyo.
- 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
- We obtain this charm from the temple after you order, so it ships from Tokyo in about 1 week.
Pairs well with
