Shrine · Tanabe, Wakayama — the spiritual center of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes, a UNESCO World Heritage site
熊野本宮大社 Kumano Hongu Taisha Omamori — Shipped to the US
Also written Kumano Hongu Grand Shrine, Kumano Hongu-taisha, Kumano Hongū Taisha.
One of the three grand shrines of Kumano, at the heart of the Kumano Kodo — the network of ancient pilgrimage trails through the Kii mountains that, together with the Camino de Santiago in Spain, are among the very few pilgrimage routes recognized as UNESCO World Heritage.
Can I buy Kumano Hongu Taisha omamori online from outside Japan?
Kumano Hongu Taisha does not sell online; charms are available only at the shrine itself or by phone request and domestic mail within Japan, so there is no way to have this charm sent to a US address directly from the shrine.
Tokyo Omamori Post is an independent shop, not the official store of Kumano Hongu Taisha or any temple or shrine. We obtain Kumano Hongu Taisha charms in person at the temple in Japan, then send them to US addresses ourselves, with US import duties included in the price. Standard shipping is $8 (free on 3+ charms), and express EMS shipping is $25 — see shipping & duties for details.
Kumano Hongu Taisha is one of the Kumano Sanzan, the three grand shrines of the Kumano region, and the destination of pilgrims walking the Kumano Kodo trails for over a thousand years.
The shrine's messenger is Yatagarasu, a three-legged crow said to have guided Japan's legendary first emperor through the mountains — it remains the symbol of Kumano and appears on the Japan Football Association's emblem.
The Kumano Kodo and Spain's Camino de Santiago are sister pilgrimage routes, and the only two pilgrimage roads in the world with UNESCO World Heritage status.
Kumano Hongu Taisha charm (1)
FAQ
Can I buy Kumano Hongu Taisha omamori online from the US?
Kumano Hongu Taisha does not sell online; charms are available only at the shrine itself or by phone request and domestic mail within Japan, so there is no way to have this charm sent to a US address directly from the shrine. Tokyo Omamori Post is a separate, independent shop: we obtain Kumano Hongu Taisha charms in Tokyo and ship them to US addresses, with US import duties included in the price.
Is Tokyo Omamori Post the official Kumano Hongu Taisha store?
No. Tokyo Omamori Post is an independent shop and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of Kumano Hongu Taisha. We buy charms in person at the temple and resell them.
How much do Kumano Hongu Taisha charms cost, and how are they shipped?
Kumano Hongu Taisha charms on this site are priced at $45 each. Standard shipping is $8 (free on 3 or more charms, about 3 weeks); express EMS shipping is $25 (about 1 week). US import duties are included in the price.
Tokyo Omamori Post is an independent shop and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of Kumano Hongu Taisha. Temple and shrine names are used only to tell you where each charm was obtained.