Zojoji Temple · Pets

Pet Protection Charm

ペット御守

$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 protection charm for the animals in your family.

Tokyo Omamori Post is an independent shop, not affiliated with or endorsed by Zojoji Temple. The temple name shows where each charm was obtained.

What it means

Many temples in Japan offer charms for pets. This one can hang from a carrier or leash, or stay at home near your pet’s bed.

Where it's from

Ordered from the official online 授与所 (charm office) of Zojoji Temple (増上寺), Shiba, Tokyo — at the foot of Tokyo Tower. It comes as a small pouch — can attach to a collar or carrier.

Form

Small pouch — can attach to a collar or carrier

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

Ships from Tokyo within 2 business days.