Ichibata Yakushiji Temple is commencing the distribution of "Monthly Changing Amulets" featuring motifs of the seasons and traditional Japanese events. This initiative offers a new way to enjoy selecting amulets while experiencing Japan's four seasons through different designs each month.

The first installment in July is a limited-edition design themed around "Tanabata," where wishes are entrusted to strips of paper. Crafted with motifs of stars shining in the night sky and colorful strips, it results in a special amulet unique to summer.

"Monthly Changing Amulets" Start, Inviting Monthly Visits

Ichibata Yakushiji Temple is launching the "Monthly Changing Amulets" with the desire for people to enjoy amulets not just as objects to entrust their wishes to, but also as items that bring them closer to the seasons and Japanese culture. Each month, a different design will be released, centered around the changing seasons and events. You can look forward to encountering a special piece unique to that month.

The First Edition: "Tanabata," Sending Wishes to the Night Sky

The July limited-edition design is inspired by "Tanabata," a representative event of Japanese summer. The deep indigo fabric features woven patterns reminiscent of stars shining in the night sky and strips of paper, expressing the Tanabata night sky. Just as wishes are entrusted to bamboo branches on Tanabata, this amulet allows you to imbue it with your own wishes.

A New Enjoyment: Choosing Amulets That Reflect the Seasons

At Ichibata Yakushiji Temple, we continue to cherish the sense of season in our initiatives, aiming for the time spent creating the amulets to become a cherished memory. Moving forward, we plan to distribute limited-edition designs each month, themed around the nature and events of each season.

"I wonder what kind of amulet it will be this month."

We hope that such small joys will become a reason to visit the temple, leading to time spent experiencing Japanese seasons and culture.

Overview

Name

Distribution of July Monthly Changing Amulets

Start Date

From July 1, 2026 (Wed.)

Reception Hours

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Venue

Ichibata Yakushiji Temple Okazaki Main Hall / Nagoya Branch Temple

*Until 3:30 PM for those with prayer services

Participation Fee

1,000 yen

*2,000 yen with prayer service and Goryosen ticket *The above are participation fees for the monthly changing amulet bag

Application Method

Please inform the reception staff of your desire for an "amulet making experience" during reception hours (no reservation required).

About Ichibata Yakushiji Temple

Ichibata Yakushiji Temple (Location: Fujikawa-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture) is a temple belonging to the Myoshin-ji school of the Rinzai sect, widely known for its prayer services for warding off evil, car blessings, and healing from illness. The main deity enshrined is "Ichibata Yakushi Ruri Kō Nyorai," and it has been cherished by local people since ancient times. Furthermore, as its place of origin, it has established the "Nagoya Branch Temple" in Haruoka, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya City.

As a temple that practices the teachings of Yakushi, it actively engages in social contribution activities such as disaster relief and distribution of local specialty products for community support. We will continue to strive for contributions to faith and the community, with the wish that "for the next thousand years, everyone can live in peace and happiness."

【Okazaki Main Hall】

Address: 12-44 Ojiiga-iri, Fujikawa-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture

Phone Number: 0564-48-7111

【Nagoya Branch Temple】

Address: 1-30-9 Haruoka, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture

Phone Number: 052-761-2105

Related URLs

Ichibata Yakushiji Temple Official Website

https://ichihatasan.or.jp/

Ichibata Yakushiji Temple Net Branch Temple

https://ichihatasan.or.jp/shop/

Ichibata Yakushiji Temple Official Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/ichihatasan_yakushiji/ Ichibata Yakushiji Temple Official note

https://note.com/ichihatasan

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