An Ofuda is a sacred talisman inherently connected to the Kami-sama. It is often made of rice paper and/or 檜 Hinoki wood (Japanese Cypress). Depending on the Kami-sama connected to the Ofuda they can bring different blessings, such as good fortune, happiness, safety, success in business, or good health.
The wood and paper Ofuda available at our shrine are connected to all of our enshrined Kami-sama, with the exception of the Jingu Taima Ofuda, which is specifically dedicated to Amaterasu Ōmikami.
At Shusse Inari Shrine, we have two 主祭神 Shusaijin, the main enshrined deities:
宇迦之御魂神 Uka-no-Mitama-no-Kami, the deity of success, productivity, business, food, and harvests
誉田別命 Homudawake-no-Mikoto, the deity of literary and military arts, to whom samurai paid respect.
Care instructions and more details on our Juyohin Glossary page.
