Good Luck Charm
Open Your Fortune,
Guide Your Path
A Japanese Lucky Charm
Michibiki-mamori (Light Blue) 1,000 yen
Lucky Charm: Leading to A Better Future
The 'Purple Cloud' is a traditional Japanese sign of good fortune. We have woven this auspicious sky into the design to bring you blessings and a bright path ahead.
Size: Hight 8cm, Width 4.8cm
Designed to evoke the auspicious PURPLE CLOUDS
This design is inspired by the purple cloud I saw on the hill of Chinkaiseki Hachimangu Shrine.
Purple cloud is considered an auspicious sign/lucky omen that brings good fortune.
This amulet recreates the miraculous sight of "purple cloud." We pray that good fortune will befall those who hold it.
When you align the front and back, the embroidery forms a single, continuous landscape. The high-quality threads give it a beautiful glossy finish that changes with the angle of light.
Michibiki-mamori (Vermillion) 1,000 yen
Lucky Charm: Leading to A Better Future
Photo of Vermillion version
Size: Hight 8cm, Width 4.8cm
Design of vermillion version
Purple Cloud That Bring Good Fortune
"Purple" Has Been a Color of Nobility Since Ancient Times
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Ancient Japan's Twelve-Level Cap Rank System: In the Asuka and Nara periods, purple was the highest-ranking color in the Twelve-Level Cap Rank System established by Prince Shōtoku.
In the Heian period, it appeared frequently in songs and stories as an auspicious color favored by noble people.
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From the idea that the North Star resembled the emperor's residence (the Purple Palace), purple came to be considered a symbol of power.
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In the Roman Empire, purple was a "forbidden color" permitted only to the emperor.
Purple was a privileged color for Roman emperors and high-ranking clergy (such as bishops), and was given authority as "royal purple."
The Design of the Lucky Charm Features PURPLE CLOUD, Which Are Believed to Bring Good Fortune.
Feeling the divine in the mystical sights of nature
Experience the mystical beauty of the sunset at Chinkaiseki Hachimangu—a fleeting, miraculous harmony of celestial light and shifting clouds.
Each photograph captures a unique moment where nature reveals the presence of the invisible. This same celestial scene is meticulously woven into the Good Luck Charm (Michibiki-mamori), allowing you to carry the essence of this divine light with you.
Photographed on September 13, 2017
Chinkaiseki Hachimangu Is a Place Where Auspicious Clouds Appear
In addition to the "purple cloud" said to be a sign of good fortune, you can also see mystical sights such as "angel's ladders" (or "angel's stairs") and "dragon cloud" where sunlight shines brightly.
We have created Good Luck Charm based on the auspicious signs that can be seen at Chinkaiseki Hachimangu Shrine.
Angel's Ladder Emits Light in All Directions
At Chinkaiseki Hachimangu Shrine, crepuscular rays known as "angel's ladder" (or "angel's staircase") appeared, emitting light in all directions, creating a mystical spectacle.
Photographed on April 24, 2017
A DRAGON Cloud with a Halo
DRAGON cloud are considered an auspicious sign (a harbinger of good fortune). Dragons and dragon gods are symbols of development, advancement, and success, due to their image of ascending to heaven.
The Konpira Shrine at Chinkaiseki Hachimangu Shrine enshrines Shiga-no-Okami (the Dragon God) of Shigaumi Shrine. Konpira Shrine has been worshipped as the guardian deity of the sea.
Photographed on March 22, 2020
The Castle-like High Stone Wall Are Also Depicted on the Charm
A 20-meter-high Stone Wall Resembling a Castle
The wall to the left of the "Good Luck Charm" depicts this high stone wall.
During the Edo period, the lord of Karatsu Castle ordered Kuga Rokuro Toshihō to construct a 20-meter-high stone wall resembling a castle wall. Construction began in 1682 and was completed in 1685.
Even without visiting the castle, you can see this castle-like stone wall by visiting Chinkaiseki Hachimangu Shrine.
The Divine Origin: Enshrining Sarutahiko-no-Okami
The Michibiki-mamori (Guidance Charm) derives its sacred power from our enshrined deity, Sarutahiko-no-Okami.
In Japanese mythology, he is the 'God of the Crossroads' who guided the heavenly deities to earth, clearing the path of obstacles.
At Chinkaiseki Hachimangu, we uphold the tradition of crafting amulets rooted in the true virtues of our deities, ensuring each charm is a genuine spiritual link to the God of Guidance. Carrying this amulet signifies his protection over your life’s journey, illuminating the best path forward.
Based on Sacred Tradition
At Chinkaiseki Hachimangu, every amulet is crafted based on the enshrined deities and the long history of our shrine, ensuring a true spiritual connection.
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