What types of omikuji are available at Tokyo Daijingu and how much do they cost?

Tokyo Daijingu offers over 7 types including the famous washi paper doll love fortune (¥200), classical love letter poems (¥100), scented floral bookmark slips (¥200), origami flower fortunes (¥200), blood type slips (¥200), English omikuji (¥200), and classic wooden cylinder fortunes (¥100).

Should I keep or tie the washi paper doll love fortune?

Always keep the washi doll as a personal amulet in your wallet or journal. For the fortune paper: keep good fortunes (Daikichi) to guide your year, and tie caution slips (Kyo) at the dedicated shrine racks to purify bad luck.

What are the opening hours for Tokyo Daijingu omikuji counters?

The shrine grounds are open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily. The amulet and fortune counters operate from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Goshuin calligraphy stamps until 5:00 PM).

Complete Guide to Tokyo Daijingu Omikuji & Love Fortunes: Types, Prices & Shrine Etiquette (2026)

"Enshrining the Kamimusubi deities who weave destiny and bring hearts together."

Tokyo Daijingu, nestled in Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, is revered across Japan as the supreme sanctuary for en-musubi (love, matchmaking, and interpersonal bonds). Founded in 1880 as a remote sanctuary for the Grand Shrine of Ise and celebrated as the birthplace of traditional Shinto wedding ceremonies, the shrine is internationally famous for its accurate and charming omikuji fortunes. From handmade washi paper doll slips to scented flower charms, here is your comprehensive English guide to drawing, reading, and preserving fortunes at Tokyo Daijingu.

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All Omikuji Types & Offerings (Prices) at Tokyo Daijingu

Tokyo Daijingu offers over 7 distinct divination slips at the sanctuary reception counter (Juyo-sho):

Omikuji Name	Offering (Price)	Key Features	Best Suited For
Koi-mikuji (Washi Paper Doll)	¥200	Attached with an artisanal handmade washi doll in traditional kimono. Detailed match advice covering zodiac signs, blood types, age gaps, and cardinal directions.	Anyone seeking true love, dating clarity, or marital harmony
Koibumi-mikuji (Love Letter)	¥100	Features classical waka poetry from the Manyoshu and Kokin Wakashu, paired with modern poetic guidance on love.	Poetry lovers and those who value classical Japanese romance
Enmusubi-mikuji	¥200	Subtly infused with floral incense. Designed as an elegant bookmark (shiori) to carry in your book or journal.	Those wishing to carry fragrant spiritual protection daily
Hana-mikuji (Flower Fortune)	¥200	Folded into an origami floral bloom. Unfolding reveals seasonal flower meanings and blessings.	Visitors wanting an aesthetic, decorative keepsake
Blood Type Omikuji	¥200	Divided into Types A, B, O, and AB. Includes personality-based fortune advice and a lucky charm.	Those interested in Japanese blood-type personality culture
Shiawase-musubi Fortune	¥200	Contains a miniature gilded good-luck talisman (treasure ship, lucky cat, or ancient koban coin).	Praying for overall prosperity, health, and good fortune
English Omikuji	¥200	Full English translation of fortune ranks, general advice, and life categories.	International travelers and foreign visitors
Standard Omikuji	¥100	Classic wooden cylindrical shaker following traditional Buddhist-Shinto fortune numbering.	General life questions and seasonal reflections

How to Choose the Washi Paper Doll Love Fortune

The centerpiece of Tokyo Daijingu's fortune offerings is the handmade washi paper doll fortune (¥200). Here is how to select yours with proper Shinto mindfulness:

Each Doll is Completely Unique

The dolls displayed in the wooden trays feature diverse kimono chiyogami patterns, colors (red, pink, violet, blue), hairstyles, and facial expressions. Some look cheerful; others appear serene and contemplative. According to shrine tradition, you should gently observe the tray and pick the one with which your eyes naturally meet—this intuitive resonance represents your karmic connection (en).

Astonishingly Specific Guidance

Beyond general fortune ranks (Daikichi to Kyo), the paper contains remarkably specific advice: ideal astrological star signs, blood type compatibility, optimal age differences (e.g., "someone 2 to 3 years older"), Chinese zodiac harmony, lucky directions, and even ideal rendezvous spots.

Etiquette After Drawing: Should You Keep or Tie It?

1. Keep the Washi Doll as a Personal Amulet

Never tie the washi doll to the shrine fence. Place it carefully in your wallet, passport holder, or daily planner. It serves as your personal pocket talisman protecting your emotional well-being and drawing sincere connections.

2. Keep Favorable Fortunes (Daikichi, Kichi)

Favorable fortune slips should be kept in your bag and reread whenever facing difficult life decisions. After one full year, you may return it respectfully to a sacred purification bonfire (Koshisatsu-osame-sho) at any shrine.

3. Tie Cautionary Fortunes (Kyo) at the Shrine Rack

If you receive an ominous fortune or strict warnings, tie the paper slip to the dedicated omikuji-kakedokoro racks beside the main hall. In Shinto belief, tying (musubi) connects your spirit with the kami, purifying ill omen and inviting cosmic balance.

Why Is Tokyo Daijingu Known for Accurate Love Fortunes?

1. Enshrinement of the Zouka-sanshin (Deities of Creation & Binding)

Along with Amaterasu Omikami and Toyouke no Omikami from Ise Jingu, Tokyo Daijingu enshrines the primordial creator trinity: Amenominakanushi, Takamimusubi, and Kamimusubi. Deities with "musubi" in their sacred names represent the generative force that binds human souls, cosmic harmony, and destined relationships together.

2. Pioneer of Shinto Weddings in Japan

In 1900 (Meiji 33), Tokyo Daijingu established Japan's first formal Shinto wedding ritual to celebrate the imperial union of Crown Prince Yoshihito (later Emperor Taisho). For over 120 years, it has remained the premier cultural fountainhead of sacred matrimony.

Visiting Info, Hours & Access

📍 Address

2-4-1 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0071

🚃 Nearest Station

5-minute walk from Iidabashi Station (JR Chuo-Sobu Line, Tokyo Metro Yurakucho, Namboku, Tozai lines, Toei Oedo Line - West Exit)

⏰ Grounds Open

6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

⛩️ Amulet & Fortune Counter

8:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Goshuin seal desk: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

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