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Known locally as Sanja-sama, Asakusa Shrine stands beside Sensoji Temple. Its goshuin counter is separate from Sensoji's at Yogodo Hall. Earlier goshuin photographs are accompanied by official information on the three regular designs, offerings and goshuin books.
Looking up the deity enshrined at a place where you received a goshuin may lead you to names such as Amaterasu Omikami and Susanoo-no-Mikoto. Using mythology presented by the Association of Shinto Shrines, this guide introduces names and relationships that help explain shrine traditions. Mythology should be read separately from documented historical events.
Maehara Mitake Shrine in Funabashi offers regular and monthly goshuin. Self-stamping during a priest's absence, described in the older article, was an experience at that time. This guide uses the current official policy for hours and unattended days.
