Fortunes, Wishes,and Protective Amulets
We visit one of Kyoto's many shrines for you, a different one every day, each with unique customs and offerings.
Your purchases help keep Kyoto shrines beautiful and vibrant! We visit not only major shrines but also pay homage at smaller neighborhood shrines. Therefore, a portion of your purchase goes directly to maintaining local places of worship that might otherwise fall into neglect.
What your order includes
A real shrine visit
A real person in Kyoto visits a shrine on your behalf.
Photos and video
Carefully shot and suitable to post.
The physical item
The physical item is left at the shrine or sent to you, depending on your selection.
StandardDEFAULT · INCLUDED IN CURRENT PRICES
All images and video are taken by real people on the ground using high-end phone cameras. The aim is to provide results as good as, or considerably better than, what most people post to their social media accounts. This is not professional or commercial production; for that we use dedicated photographers and image specialists and a separate fee structure — feel free to contact us for details at info@japanwishes.com
CinematicAVAILABLE ON REQUEST
A properly produced result with a professional camera and an experienced operator. This includes considerably more time at the shrine and proper colour grading.
Enquire for DetailsShrine visits dailyDelivery of images may take up to one weekDelivery of posted items may take up to 2 weeks to arrive
We gather what is needed, make the shrine visit, and prepare your private delivery without troubling you with our calendar.
Daisan
代参For centuries, when circumstance or distance prevented a journey, another would go in their place. This act of proxy worship is called daisan.
A real person walks the gravel paths, bows at the torii, and offers a coin on your behalf. A physical connection, returned to you digitally.
Understand the process