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Car Charm (Wooden Plaque) (交通安全木札守), an omamori from Omiya Hachimangu Shrine
Photo from the temple's online store — a reference until we photograph the charm ourselves.

Omiya Hachimangu Shrine · Safe Travel

Car Charm (Wooden Plaque)

$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 wooden road-safety plaque.

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 wooden road-safety plaque, meant to be carried or attached to a car. Wood is a plant material, so it cannot be sent to Australia.

A wish for safe travel.

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