Omiya Hachimangu Shrine · Fortune & Wealth

Stroking Frog Charm

幸福撫でがえる守

$26

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 little frog to stroke for luck, modeled on the frog-shaped stone on the shrine grounds.

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

A small frog charm to stroke, modeled on the frog stone at the shrine, with a wish for happiness. It comes in pink or green. “Kaeru” also means “to return,” which is why frogs are given as wishes for a safe return.

A small, tactile charm for a desk.

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.