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Where to get Goshuincho?

I’m in Kyoto today and heading to Fushimi Inari in a bit. I’d like to start getting goshuin at each temple or shrine I go to, but I read that you have to have a special book for this called a Goshuincho. Where is a good place to get one in the general area? I’m currently near the Bamboo Forest, so if there’s any around here or in Fushimi Inari that would be great!

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  1. Basically any temple or shrine will sell goshuincho. If you want to be sure they offer goshuin/goshuincho, head to a more medium-sized or large temple/shrine. I’m pretty sure all the major places in Arashiyama will sell one, and Fushimi Inari definitely will.

    If you want to get one before heading to temples/shrines, stationery stores and department stores like Loft and Hands also sell them (on the stationery floors).

  2. Any temple / shrine which sells goshuin will also sell goshuincho.

    If you want to check out designs beforehand to make sure you can get a book you like, here is the Yelp of Goshuin: https://omairi.club/

  3. Most temples sell them. I just got back from Japan last week, and this is my favorite souvenir.

  4. Even smaller temples sell. I remember I saw the books at Eikan-do and Shore-in, too.

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