[Nationwide ]10 recommended temples and shrines with cute red seals

Located in Miyagi Prefecture, "Tsutsuraoka Tenmangu Shrine "is a historic shrine founded in 974. It is dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, the god of learning. The red seal is stamped with the plum flower that Michizane Sugawara loved. "At Tsutsuraoka Tenmangu Shrine ", each red seal is handwritten. Since it takes time to receive a red seal, it is recommended that visitors who wish to receive a red seal should come to the shrine with plenty of time to spare.
During the cherry blossom season, red seals are also awarded only for spring pilgrimages. The red seal is written on a beautiful mount with dancing cherry blossoms. Since the red seal is only available for a limited time, please check the period when it is awarded before visiting the temple.

Location: 105-3, Tsurugaoka, Miyagino-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture

"Kumano Imperial Shrine "is a historic shrine mentioned in the Kojiki and Nihonshoki. Its foundation dates back to about 1,900 years ago. It is said that Yatagarasu guided a Japanese warrior who had lost his way, and that the Japanese warrior enshrined the Kumano Grand Shrine "and founded the Kumano Imperial Shrine ".
There is a wide variety of red seals, some of which are available year-round and some of which are only available for a limited time. The most eye-catching of the year-round red seals are the pop-up red seals, which are folded in two and open to reveal a raven or a sacred tree. Seasonal red seals are also available in the form of cutouts of seasonal flowers. Visitors to the shrine will enjoy choosing a vermilion seal.

Location: 1 Toge-cho, Karuizawa-cho, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano, Japan

"The Weather Shrine "is the only shrine in Japan dedicated to the weather. During World War II, the shrine was located in the Weather Department of the Imperial Japanese Army, but after the war it was moved to Koenji Hikawa Shrine. In the precincts of the shrine, ema, teru teru teru bozu, or teru teru bozu, are dedicated in connection with the weather. The colorful and cute teru teru teru bozu are sure to be a good photo op.
"The red seal at the Weather Shrine "has a different pattern each month. Together with "Hikawa Shrine ", which is located on the same grounds each month, a colorful red seal is prepared. You will want to visit the shrine every month to receive a red seal.

Parking lot location: 4-44-19 Koenji-Minami, Suginami-ku, Tokyo

Located in Tochigi Prefecture, "Koeizan Hanazo-ji Temple "is a historic temple founded in 1282. With Dainichi Nyorai as its principal deity, the temple follows the teachings of Kobo Daishi. Visitors can experience the world of Buddhist sutra chanting along with worship by experiencing sutra copying, zazen meditation, and waterfall bathing.
"Koeizan Kanzoji Temple "offers red seals featuring cats, as Shimono Daishi, the founder of this temple, had a strong connection with cats. The regular red seal for cats is cute, but the red seal for Cats' Day is recommended, as it is only available for about a week around February 22, making it a rare item. The red seal with a cute cat and a heart stamp is a must for cat lovers.

Location: 928-1 Shimokoyama, Shimono-shi, Tochigi, Japan

Located in Aichi Prefecture, "Hiyoshi Shrine "is a shrine associated with the famous warlords Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu. As the general guardian of Cheongju Castle, it has protected the city of Cheongju since the Warring States period. "The messenger of the god of Hiyoshi Shrine "is a monkey (申). As a result, statues and paintings of monkeys can be seen throughout the shrine grounds.
You can also get a red seal with a monkey motif. Not only are there cute monkey illustrations and stamps, but also seasonal flowers. The red seals available change with the seasons, making them fun to collect.

Location: 2272 Kiyoshu, Kiyosu-shi, Aichi, Japan

"Mio Shrine "in Shiga Prefecture was founded by Shogun Ashikaga in 1426. It is a historic shrine with the main hall designated as a national important cultural property. The shrine's crest features a rabbit motif, which is rare in Japan. In addition to the crest, there are various rabbit motifs on the shrine grounds, such as rabbit statues and lanterns.
Of course, the red seal also has a rabbit motif. The red seal, distributed only on the day of the Rabbit every month, is stamped with a rabbit sitting on the ground. Why not visit the temple for this precious red seal, which is available only once a month?

Location: 251 Sonjoji-cho, Otsu-shi, Shiga

Located in Osaka, "Shohikona Shrine "is a rare shrine in Japan that enshrines the God of Medicine. It enshrines "Shohikonokonomikoto ", the ancestor god of Japanese medicine, and "Flame Emperor Shennong ", the ancestor god of Chinese medicine. A papier-mache tiger is offered in the precincts of the shrine. The papier-mâché tiger was offered to the shrine after a Chinese herbal medicine was made from the skull of a tiger as a medicine for cholera, which spread in the late Edo period (1603-1868).
The red seals during normal times are simple, but the limited edition red seals are beautiful. Available only once a year, on Showa Day, these red seals are stamped with brightly colored flowers on a sheet of spread paper. The red seal available only on Dragon Boat Festival is a set of two red seals, one with a carp streamer and the other with a floral iris. The colorful red seals make it fun to flip through the red seal book.

Location: 2-1-8 Doshomachi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka

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"Rahanji Temple "in Shimane Prefecture is designated as part of the World Heritage Site "Iwami Ginzan ". The temple, founded in 1868, was originally located in the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine. The main deity, Amida Nyorai, has been protecting the safety of people working in the silver mine. There are 500 arhats in the precincts of the temple, and many Buddhas can be found in the stone caves. The temple was built for those who died in the silver mine, giving it a solemn atmosphere.
"In addition to the regular red seals available at Rohanji Temple ", different ones are distributed each season. The variety of red seals includes frogs jumping out of water, lotus flowers, and so on. Come and visit the temple to see what kind of red seals you can get.

Location: 804 A, Omori-cho, Ota City, Shimane Prefecture
Fee: Adults 500 yen / Children 300 yen

At "Mitsu Itsukushima Shrine "in Ehime Prefecture, three goddesses called Munakata Sanjinjin are enshrined. Since the shrine enshrines the goddesses, it is believed to bring blessings related to child-rearing. It is also famous locally as the god of victory.
"The monthly red seals at Mitsu Itsukushima Shrine "are all very delicate and beautiful. In April, the season of cherry blossoms, "Kirie red seals "are distributed, featuring delicate paper cutouts of cherry blossoms. There is also a pop red seal with a motif of a tangerine field, in reference to Ehime Prefecture, where tangerines are grown. These red seals are fun to collect.

Location: 1-7 Kanda-cho, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture

The "Hakoshima Shrine "in Fukuoka Prefecture is located on an island in the sea and was called the Dragon's Palace in the Edo period. It is cherished by the locals as the god of love and the god of ears. The shrine is on a small island, and behind the shrine is the blue ocean as far as the eye can see. It is worth visiting the shrine just to see this view.
"The red seal available at Hakoshima Shrine "is stamped with a large heart in honor of the god of love. The red seal is colorful and cute, with the scenery of Hakoshima floating in the sea stamped on it. Take home the beautiful scenery of Hakoshima with your red seal.

Location: 2143-1 Fukae Futajo, Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture

We have introduced 10 temples and shrines in Japan that offer cute red seals. Don't stop at just visiting a temple or shrine. Just looking at the beautiful and cute red seals will give you power. Add a colorful page to your red seal book by receiving a beautiful red seal.