Sensoji Temple · Protection
Golden Dragon Kannon Charm
金鱗守（本尊）
$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
The golden dragon charm, dedicated to Kannon.
Tokyo Omamori Post is an independent shop, not affiliated with or endorsed by Sensoji Temple. The temple name shows where each charm was obtained.
- What it means
Sensoji’s mountain name, Kinryūzan, means “Golden Dragon Mountain.” According to the temple’s tradition, a golden dragon appeared when the temple was founded, and this charm is shaped like one of its scales. The Sanskrit seed syllable that stands for Kannon is written on it.
About 4.5 × 3.5 cm, with a strap so it can hang from a bag or a phone.
- Where it's from
Purchased in person at Sensoji Temple (浅草寺), Asakusa, 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
