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  [2nd Edition] Gokokuin ~Taichinzan Rokudouchinnou-ji Temple × Ghost Candy~

  

  ◆What is Gokokuin?

  Gokokuin is a proof of pilgrimage (memorial of visiting a demonic spot) given at shrines and temples associated with demonic spots such as ghosts, monsters and sorcery. It is basically written on black hosho paper with a vermilion stamp design.

  This second project includes two types of Gokokuin stamps featuring designs of Rokudouchinnou-ji, located at Rokudo-no-Tsuji, famous as the entrance to the underworld, and Minatoya – Ghost Candy Shop, as well as a Gokokuin stamp walking map that will be useful for sightseeing around the area.

  *"Gokuro-in" is a registered trademark of JTB Corporation.

   

  ◆Product details

  ① Rokudouchinnou-ji Black Seal (written in ink at Rokudouchinnou-ji) 1 sheet (single-sided)

  ②Minatoya -Ghost Candy Shop - Gokokuin (all printed products) 1 sheet (single-sided)

  ③ Gokokuin Walking Map (Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City) - Product description 1 sheet (double-sided)

  *Please note that this is not Gokokuin-book.

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  [Limited to 3,000 pieces] GOKOKUIN ~ Kyoto Nichiren Sect Koshozan Renkyuji Temple ~

  

  ◆What is Gokokuin?

  A Gokokuin is a proof of pilgrimage (memorial of visiting a demonic spot) given at shrines and temples associated with demonic spots such as ghosts, monsters, and sorcery. It is basically made of black hosho paper with a vermilion stamp design and ink writing on top.

  The first Gokokuin comes with a special Gokokuin story by Daiun Miki, the chief priest of Renkyuji Temple in Kyoto well known as a ghost story priest and established "Ghost Story Preaching," which uses ghost stories as a starting point to preach Buddhism in an easy-to-understand manner.

  *This story is original content limited to those who purchase the product. Please refrain from posting the story on social networking sites or reselling it.
  *"Gokuro-in" is a registered trademark of JTB Corporation.

   

  ◆Product details

  ① Gokokuin (black votive paper with design/no ink) 1 sheet (A6, one side)

  ② Gokokuin story and description 1 sheet (A6, double-sided)

  *Please note that this is not Gokokuin-book.

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