Omamori
Which omamori can you get at Yasaka Shrine?
Amulets for relationships, beauty, travel, health and study, most for ¥800–¥1,500.
For travellers there is an overseas travel safety amulet (¥1,000). Some charms are only given at festival times.
Protection and health
| Yakuyoke kaiun mamori (protection from misfortune) | ¥1,000 |
|---|---|
| Shintai kenko mamori (good health) | ¥800 |
| Somin Shorai mamori | ¥1,000 |
| Hakkaku kimamori (octagonal wooden amulet) | ¥1,500 |
| Gion mamori | ¥1,000 |
Relationships
| Musubi mamori (five colours) | ¥1,200 |
|---|---|
| Enishi mamori (good bonds) | ¥1,000 |
| Ryoen card mamori (card-shaped) | ¥800 |
| Wish rabbit: write a wish, put it inside and pray at Okuninushi-sha | ¥800 |
Beauty
| Utsukushi mamori (two colours) | ¥1,000 |
|---|---|
| Blotting papers, "Utsukushi-san" | ¥400 |
Travel and study
| Overseas travel safety amulet (blue or red) | ¥1,000 |
|---|---|
| Road safety amulet | ¥1,000 |
| Study (gakugyo joju) amulet | ¥1,000 |
| Exam success (gokaku) amulet | ¥1,000 |
Only at certain times
| Item | When |
|---|---|
| Yakuyoke chimaki (bamboo-leaf charm) (¥1,500) | Gion Matsuri, July only |
| Chinowa mamori (¥800) | Ekijinja closing ceremony, 31 July |
| Lucky beans with a prize draw (¥300) | Setsubun, 2–3 February |
| Lucky bamboo (fukuzasa) (¥1,000) | Gion no Ebessan, 9–10 January |
| Kakehinawa (rope lit from the okera fire) (¥1,000) | Okera Mairi, New Year’s Eve |
| Cherry-blossom tea (shin-ouyu) (¥400) | Spring only |
Fortunes (omikuji)
The shrine's list includes a zodiac fortune (eto mikuji), ¥500.
Source: the shrine's list of amulets and goshuin (Japanese). A selection; the list has many more. Checked 20 October 2026.
Questions
- How much is an omamori at Yasaka Shrine?
- Most are ¥800–¥1,500. The relationship amulet (musubi mamori) is ¥1,200; the overseas travel safety amulet is ¥1,000.
- Is there an omamori for travellers?
- Yes: an overseas travel safety amulet in blue or red, ¥1,000, and a road safety amulet, also ¥1,000.
- Where and when can I buy omamori?
- At the amulet office in the grounds, during the day. The shrine office is open 9:00–17:00. Up to 5 of each kind per person.
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