Sensoji Temple · Family & Children
Safe Childbirth Charm
安産守
$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
For an expectant mother, or a couple hoping for a child.
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
In Japan, charms for “easy childbirth” (anzan) are traditionally given to expectant mothers, and also to couples who hope for a child. This one comes in a white pouch with a Kannon charm inside.
About 7.5 × 4.5 cm, with a cord for tying to a bag. A thoughtful gift for someone expecting.
- Where it's from
Purchased in person at Sensoji Temple (浅草寺), Asakusa, Tokyo.
- Material
- Woven brocade fabric with a decorative knotted cord
- Shape
- Classic rectangular omamori 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
- We obtain this charm from the temple after you order, so it ships from Tokyo in about 1 week.
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