Shrines with Jewelry-Style Charms: Rings, Necklaces and Bracelets (10 Picks)

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Not just carrying an omamori, but wearing it as a ring, necklace or bracelet. Some shrines now offer charms shaped like accessories. This guide sorts ten of them by type.

One thing to know first: popular ones can be application-only or sell out. Procedures and offering amounts change, so please check each shrine's official information before you go.

Ring charms

1. Samuhara Shrine (Osaka) - Gojinkanmamori

• A charm ring inscribed with the Samuhara characters, from a shrine of a deity of protection.
• By application only, with an offering of 10,000 yen or more. Open to people with an address in Japan, one per person. The status changes, so check the official website.
• A pendant type made of the same material is said to be available for people who find rings difficult to wear, for example because of a metal allergy.
• Official site / Full visit guide

2. Shimogamo Shrine (Kyoto) - Ai no Wa Mamori

• A ring charm modeled on the shrine's double-hollyhock crest. It is said to be offered at the office next to the matchmaking shrine Aioi-sha, and is introduced as 3,000 yen.
• Because it is popular, it can sell out or be paused.
• Official site / Full visit guide

3. Enoshima Shrine (Kanagawa) - Yubiwa Mamori

• A ring based on the snake, the deity's messenger, with the shrine name engraved on the back according to introductions. Introduced as 700 yen.
• Official site

4. Nonomiya Shrine (Kyoto, Sagano) - Enmusubi ring charm

• Introduced as pink and blue rings tied with a red thread, a matchmaking charm. Introduced as 1,000 yen.
• Reference page (Rurubu&more)

Necklace and pendant charms

5. Izumo Taisha (Shimane) - Koen Necklace

• A necklace featuring the shrine crest, from the shrine famous for matchmaking. The official charm list also includes other matchmaking items such as straps.
• Official site

6. Fushimi Inari Taisha (Kyoto) - Tassei no Kagi-mamori

• A necklace charm shaped like the storehouse key held by a fox.
• Official site

7. Seimei Shrine (Kyoto) - Mizukagami-mamori

• Introduced as a pendant charm featuring the pentagram (Seimei kikyo).
• Official site

8. Tenkawa Shrine (Nara) - Isuzu-mamori

• Introduced as a brass necklace or choker with an isuzu of three spheres.
• Reference page (Rurubu&more)

Bracelet charms

9. Omiwa Shrine (Nara) - Magatama wristband charms

• Wristband charms shaped like magatama beads linked to Mount Miwa, in two types. They are offered at the shrine and said to be available by post. Buying to resell is prohibited.
• Official site / Visit guide

10. Asagaya Shinmeigu (Tokyo) - Kan-musubi

• A lace bracelet charm introduced as 1,200 yen. Seasonal designs appear from time to time and attract attention.
• Reference page (GLTJP)

Tips for wearing them

• Avoid resale items. They miss the point of a charm offered by a shrine.
• Be ready for application systems and sell-outs. Mail orders and reservations differ by shrine.
• Take it off sometimes. Removing it for bathing, water chores and hard exercise is recommended.
• Mind metal allergies. If in doubt, consider another form such as a pendant.
• Return it with thanks after about a year. For omamori in general, see our omamori guide.
• Looking for a matchmaking shrine? See our matchmaking shrine guide.

Summary

• Jewelry-style charms come as rings, necklaces and bracelets.
• Samuhara Shrine's ring is by application, with an offering of 10,000 yen or more.
• Popular items can sell out or be paused, so check official information.
• Offering amounts and procedures can change.

This guide is based on official sites and introductory articles. Please check each shrine's official information for the latest details.

Sources: Samuhara Shrine ring page, Izumo Taisha charm list (PDF), Irohanihonpo, Jinja DEGO (Omiwa), Chuosen ga suki da (Asagaya Shinmeigu)

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