When you keep visiting shrines and temples in Japan many times to collect their seals in an accordion book as shown the above will become into your treasure which is mysterious and artistic book like ancient manuscripts.
Goshuin 御朱印 is a seal that is historically given if you wrote and submitted sutra copies at a shrine or a temple a long time ago, but after some time, instead of performing the ritual you can donate... actually buy the seal at many shrines and temples.
Each shrine or temple has their unique seal.
Kotohira-gu Shrine 金刀比羅宮 (It is also called Konpirasan.)
First, you need to buy the accordion book called Goshuin-cho 御朱印帳 in Japanese. You can get it at many shrines, temples and stationery shops. There are many kinds of cover designs, and usually around 1500 yen.
Find a place Goshuin-jo 御朱印所 that appears to be a souvenir shop, reception or office. At the place, you can say Goshuin onegaishimasu 御朱印、お願いします。 (Can I have goshuin, please?) Then, pay the seal fee. Usually it is about 300 yen.
It looks good!
You can decorate your room with a Japanese atmosphere by using the book Goshuin-cho 御朱印帳.
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