OMAMORI/FORTUNES FROM SHRINES AND TEMPLES

If you are visiting Japan, you most likely will come across the thousands of shrines and temples that Japan hold. At each shrine or temple, you can purchase an omamori and a fortune. An omamori is basically a lucky charm, special to that temple or shrine. Depending on the shrine or temple, they have lucky charms for different things. For example, if the shrine or temples deity relates to school or work, you may find charms related to success in school or work. If you are on a tour in Tokyo, a great place to get an omamori or fortune would be from Meiji Shrine or Sensoji Temple. Both are major shrines and temples in Tokyo and would be a great spot to get a fun little souvenir from Tokyo!