National Goshuin Illustrated Guide

Featuring 980 goshuin stamps from major temples and shrines across Japan!

Collecting goshuin stamps from shrines and temples is currently a trend among travel-loving women and seniors. Goshuin stamps are written documents issued as proof of visiting a particular shrine or temple. They are highly valued, as they also represent the principal image of the temple or the deity of the shrine.

This book is the definitive goshuin encyclopedia, featuring 980 goshuin stamps that can be obtained at temples and shrines across Japan. Supervised by Toru Yagi, a leading authority on goshuin research, it also explains the meaning and history of goshuin stamps. A must-have book for goshuin fans.