Check the fee for the particular shrine or temple and design you want. For example, Kunozan Toshogu lists ¥500 for its standard goshuin and ¥1,000 for a different design made of wood. Fees can vary within the same site. Budget for your book and travel separately.
What do hatsuhoryo, nokyoryo and shinoryo mean?
A shrine may call the offering hatsuhoryo. Temples and pilgrimages use terms such as nokyoryo, shinoryo or shuinryo. The label alone does not tell you the amount. Even a fee labelled shinoryo can have a stated amount.
Examples of goshuin fees from official guidance
These examples were checked on 11 November 2026. The fees apply to the listed goshuin and do not represent a nationwide price range. Check the latest guidance for your chosen site.
| Shrine or temple | Goshuin listed | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kunozan Toshogu | Standard goshuin | ¥500 |
| Kunozan Toshogu | Money Tree design in cedar | ¥1,000 |
| Ohirasan Shrine | Example of a two-page inscription | ¥1,500 |
| Chokeiji | Standard goshuin | ¥500 |
| Joenji | Goshuin offering | ¥300 suggested |
Check the exact design: standard, two-page or limited edition
A two-page design spans both facing pages. A special material or limited edition may have a different fee or way to receive it. Check dates, the counter, whether the design is written in a book or handed out separately, and whether the book costs extra.
Older listings may no longer apply. Kongobuji, for example, announced an April 2024 fee change for book inscriptions and other items at specified counters.
If invited to give what you wish, ask whether there is a guide amount
If no figure is posted, you can ask 「こちらは、納める金額の目安がありますか？」 (Is there a suggested amount?). Some sites, such as Joenji, publish a guide amount. Follow any stated guidance or minimum. If the amount is left to you, decide what to give. There is no single correct amount for every site.
Check cash, change and other payment methods
Check the accepted payment methods. For cash, bring coins and small notes suited to the posted amount. If you need change, ask before paying: 「このお札でも大丈夫ですか？」 (Can I use this note?). Change, cashless payment and where to pay vary by site.
Budget separately for goshuin, a book, travel and admission
This example assumes one goshuin at one site and a book for the visit. All figures are hypothetical, not actual fees for a site or transport service.
| Item | Sample amount |
|---|---|
| One goshuin | ¥500 |
| One goshuin book | ¥1,500 |
| Round-trip transport | ¥800 |
| Admission | ¥300 |
| Total | ¥3,100 |
If you already have a book, the example comes to ¥1,600. If a book includes a goshuin, do not count it twice. Enter zero where no admission fee applies, and substitute your actual fares, parking charges and number of goshuin.
Sources and scope of verification
- Kunozan Toshogu: goshuin information
- Ohirasan Shrine: amulets and goshuin
- Chokeiji: goshuin
- Joenji: visiting and prayer
- Kongobuji: 2024 fee revision
Amounts and their conditions were checked against official site guidance. The sample budget is hypothetical. It is neither a national price estimate nor a record of spending on a visit.