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Practical guides for shrine visits, goshuin collecting, and app usage. Plan better trips and enjoy each visit more deeply.

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Visit Guide

How to Receive Goshuin: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Timers

Nervous about asking for your first goshuin at a Japanese shrine? This step-by-step guide walks you through everything — from what to bring, to what to say, to the common mistakes that mark you as a beginner.

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What Is Goshuin? A Complete Guide to Japan's Sacred Shrine Stamps

Goshuin are hand-brushed calligraphy stamps you receive at Japanese shrines and temples. Learn what they are, why they matter, how to get your first one, and how to start your collection.

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20 Best Shrines in Kyoto for Goshuin | Hours, Access & Highlights

Discover the 20 best shrines in Kyoto for collecting goshuin (shrine stamps). Includes hours, fees, limited-edition stamps, access info, and insider tips for planning your pilgrimage.

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Visit Guide

10 Essential Shrine Etiquette Tips Every Visitor to Japan Should Know

Planning to visit a Japanese shrine? Learn the proper etiquette — from bowing at the torii gate to the sacred two-bow-two-clap-one-bow prayer ritual. A respectful visit starts here.

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Area Guide

20 Best Shrines in Saitama for Goshuin | Hours, Access & Highlights

Discover the 20 best shrines in Saitama for collecting goshuin. From the great Hikawa Shrine to the mountain temples of Chichibu, includes hours, fees, limited-edition stamps, and suggested routes.

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Area Guide

30 Best Shrines in Tokyo for Goshuin | Hours, Access & Highlights

Discover the 30 best shrines in Tokyo for collecting goshuin (shrine stamps). Includes hours, fees, limited-edition stamps, access info, and suggested routes for your pilgrimage.

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App Tips

Goshuin Meguri App Guide | How to Record and Enjoy Your Shrine Visits

A complete guide to the Goshuin Meguri app. Learn how to photograph your goshuin, keep visit logs, share tips with fellow pilgrims, and level up your shrine journey.