Special Sensory Goshuin at Toyouke Inari Hongu Shrine, Kashiwa, Chiba
Toyouke Inari Hongu Shrine in Kashiwa City, Chiba, offers two special New Year Goshuin (shrine stamps) designed by the renowned Japanese auspicious artist Azunosuke, known as a “Fukueshi” (artist of good fortune).
The Year of the Horse Goshuin features a powerful sacred horse in dynamic motion, surrounded by traditional symbols of good luck such as treasure bags and lucky charms. The design expresses vitality, progress, and success. The sacred zodiac horse, believed to carry worshippers’ wishes to the deities, inviting good fortune and blessings for the year ahead.
The Golden Sea Serpent Goshuin depicts a mystical golden serpent emerging from the sea alongside a treasure ship, symbolizing prosperity, wealth, and abundant blessings.
Both Goshuin are created using advanced foil-stamping techniques, allowing the gold details to shimmer beautifully as the light changes. These are not only devotional items, but also refined works of art that can be seen, touched, and felt — a true Sensory Goshuin experience.
We invite you to receive these unique Goshuin as a meaningful souvenir of your visit and a symbol of good fortune in Japan.
About Toyouke Inari Hongu Shrine
Toyouke Inari Hongu Shrine, located in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, is a sacred Shinto shrine deeply revered for blessings of prosperity, abundance, and good fortune. Enshrining Toyouke-Ōmikami, the deity of food, industry, and livelihood, the shrine has long supported the daily lives and businesses of local worshippers. Its tranquil grounds offer a serene atmosphere where tradition and spiritual devotion harmoniously coexist. The shrine is also known for its beautifully crafted Goshuin, which express seasonal themes and auspicious motifs. Among them, embossed-foil Goshuin stand out as refined works of sacred art, combining traditional symbolism with modern craftsmanship.
