Otakiage (Burning)
【When to Replace an Old OMAMORI with New Ones】
- When a wish comes true
- One year from the day you received the current one (In Japan, it is believed that the blessings disappear after a year)
⇒You can apply for a new OMAMORI here
【What to Do with an Old OMAMORI after Replacement】
- In Japan, a custom is to return an old OMAMORI to a temple or shrine to have it burned in a ritual fire (Otakiage).
If you return (mail) your OMAMORI to us, OMAMORI “Kyoto” DRAGON BLESSING, we will burn it in a ritual fire with gratitude at Nyoisan Touji-ji Temple of Koyasan Shingon Sect.
*Please note that the customer will bear the shipping costs
*After applying several times, you may return (or mail) several items to us for Otakiage when the number of items reaches a certain number.
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★Example of Return (Mailing) Shipping Costs★
*In the case of return of a OMAMORI to bring with you (Please check with each post office when returning multiple items at the same time.)
*Please use the address sticker enclosed with your OMAMORI delivery for your return address and other information.
U.S⇒Japan(USPS, within 56.7g):$2.62
Canada⇒Japan(Canada Post, within 30g):$2.71
France⇒Japan(La Poste, within 50g):$1.89
Australia⇒Japan(AustraliaPost, within 50g):$1.95
Thailand⇒Japan(Thailand Post, within 30g):$1.01 *As of Dec. 2022