Whispers of Wishes Within the Origami Crane… ♡ Have You Heard of the "Torifune Shrine," Where Prayers Remain Hidden from Everyone But the Gods?

Do you know about the "Origami Crane Prayer," which imbues wishes into origami cranes?

Have you heard of the "Origami Crane Prayer" that allows you to imbue your wishes into origami cranes? The Origami Crane Prayer is similar to the wooden plaques (ema) found at shrines where you can express your wishes, but the difference is that you write your wish on "origami" instead of on a plaque. ◎

The shrine where you can perform the Origami Crane Prayer is the "Torihune Shrine" located in Tokorozawa. The Torihune Shrine is found within the "Tokorozawa Shinmei Shrine" in Saitama Prefecture, and the Origami Crane Prayer performed here has become quite popular for its beauty. ♩ So, what exactly is the Origami Crane Prayer? Let's explore its charm. ♡

The Charm of the Origami Crane Prayer at the Torihune Shrine

① You can offer your wishes without anyone seeing them. *

The biggest appeal of the Origami Crane Prayer is that "you can offer your wishes without anyone seeing them." ◎ Usually, wooden plaques at shrines are visible to anyone passing by. While it's enjoyable to see or be seen by various people's plaques, there are some wishes that you might not want anyone to see.

Because you write your wish inside the origami before folding it into a crane and offering it, the wish reaches the gods without anyone else seeing it. ◎ Isn't it a bit uplifting to think that you can cherish your special wish just for yourself?

The Charm of the Origami Crane Prayer at the Torihune Shrine

② The visual appeal is very vibrant! ♡

One of the charms of the Origami Crane Prayer at the Torihune Shrine is that it looks incredibly glamorous when displayed. ♡ The sight of colorful cranes decorating the space is truly breathtaking, far beyond that of just a thousand cranes. ◎

The cranes carrying the wishes of many people seem to soar high into the sky, delivering their long-held dreams to the gods. ♡ It’s also a photogenic spot, making it a perfect place to visit in a kimono during the New Year celebrations. *

The Charm of the Origami Crane Prayer at the Torihune Shrine

③ It enshrines the god of transportation, making it perfect for before a honeymoon trip. *

The Torihune Shrine enshrines the god of transportation, including ships and airplanes, which makes it highly recommended to visit before embarking on a honeymoon trip. ◎ While there are relatively many gods that grant wishes related to love and prosperity in business, there are fewer places that focus on the blessings related to transportation. ♡

Let’s go to the Torihune Shrine and deliver our wishes to the gods! ♡

What did you think of the "Origami Crane Prayer" at the Torihune Shrine? It’s definitely a unique experience compared to the usual wooden plaques found at regular shrines, and it’s worth visiting at least once. ♡

Besides ordinary wishes, it’s wonderful that you can also pray for safety, like during a honeymoon trip. ◎ Be sure to visit the Torihune Shrine and let your wishes soar to the gods! *

⇒ Please visit the Tokorozawa Shinmei Shrine here * (The Torihune Shrine is located within the grounds of Tokorozawa Shinmei Shrine.)