At Ichihatasan Yakushiji, the popular omamori-making experience is adding a fourth design to its "Monthly Omamori Bag" lineup: starting Thursday, October 1, 2026, a cosmos-themed design limited to October will become available.
Red, purple, and white cosmos are embroidered on an off-white fabric, and golden leaves and stems connecting the blossoms add a bright, autumnal touch.
The Fourth Design: Cosmos Swaying in the Autumn Breeze
The October-only omamori bag is decorated with colorful cosmos, the flower that blooms in autumn. Against a soft off-white background, the red, purple, and white blossoms and the gold embroidery stand out.
Each blossom differs in color, and the leaves are rendered in fine detail, offering a chance to notice the small touches while enjoying the changing of the seasons.
It can be chosen as an amulet carrying one's own wishes, or as a gift that conveys the feeling of autumn.
Choose a Bag and Cord to Create Your Own Autumn Omamori
At Ichihatasan Yakushiji's omamori-making experience, visitors choose their own omamori bag, cord, and wish paper to create a one-of-a-kind amulet. The October-only cosmos bag can likewise be paired with the cord of your choice. Choose white or off-white to bring out the colors of the flowers, or pair it with purple or red for a brighter finish — each combination gives the omamori a different look.
Choose a bag, write down your wish, and tie the cord. Create an omamori adorned with cosmos that carries your own wish.
A New Kind of Pleasure: Choosing an Omamori That Reflects the Season
The "Monthly Omamori Bag" is an initiative that offers a different design each month, themed around the nature and events of each season. The hope is that the time spent choosing an omamori will also let people feel the season unique to that month.
"I wonder what this month's omamori will look like."
It is hoped that this small monthly pleasure will give people a reason to visit the temple and reflect on their own wishes.
Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | [Omamori-Making Experience] Distribution of the October Monthly Omamori Bag, "Cosmos" |
| Start Date | From Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
| Reception Hours | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Venue | Ichihatasan Yakushiji Okazaki Hondo / Nagoya Betsuin *Options including a prayer service are available until 3:30 PM |
| Participation Fee | ¥1,000 *¥2,000 when including a prayer service and goreisen ticket *The amount above is the participation fee for the monthly omamori bag |
| How to Apply | During reception hours, simply let staff at the reception desk know you'd like to take part in the omamori-making experience (no reservation required) |
