Goshuincho

For a small sum of money, many Buddhist Temples and Shinto Shrines in Japan offer a service of printing their stamp, or goshuin, in a special book, a goshuincho, which visitors buy for this purpose. Visiting various temples and shrines and collecting these goshuincho stamps is apparently an increasingly popular hobby in Japan.

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July 28th 2018
Dear All Greetings from Kyoto! One-time capital of the country, for around a thousand years between the 8th and 19th centuries, but if not the political, administrative or economic capital nowadays, it certainly remains the cultural and spiritual capital of the country. I arrived here on Wednesday from Kawaguchiko, and am planning to leave for Matsuyama on the island of Sh ... read more

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more

28th July 2018

A Small Swede in the Big World
Per-Olof Persson

Goshuincho
I look forward to doing this for my pilgrimmage soon. I habe decided to buy my first goshuincho at Fujisan Hongū Sengen Taisha before I climb Mt Fuji. ☺ You can have these draped across your coffin at your funeral to show your piety in life.

29th July 2018

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Goshuincho
Thank you for telling me about them, I wouldn't have known what they were otherwise. I imagine you are indeed looking forward to collecting them :) Gosh, I do hope there won't be any draping of them over coffins for you any time soon!! Wow, you're climbing Mt Fuji! All the very best! I look forward to reading about your experiences. I was happy to simply admire its beauty from the bottom!

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