Shuin
seal stamp given to worshippers and visitors to Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples in Japan
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Goshuin is a seal or impression of a Shinto shrine or temple that is stamped on visitors. In addition to affixing the seal, it is common to have the date of worship, the name of the temple, the enshrined deity, the name of the principal image, etc. They are written in black ink. Also, the notebook used to receive Goshuin is called "Goshuin-cho".
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shuinchō (朱印帳)
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kasane-in (重ね印)
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byakue (白衣)
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miei (御影)
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sange (散華)
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mangan (満願の証)
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A shuin from Dairen-ji (大蓮寺)
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pilgrimage
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