Temple and shrine stamp book is a kind of notebook on which peple receive red stamps when visit a temple or shrine. The pages are double-leaved so that stamp ink doesn't bleed through. Thanks to a accordion fold of this book, you can spread all pages and see the every stamps you've collected together. Each temple and shrine has a unique stamp. When you receive a stamp, you can also receive “sumi-gaki” on the stamp book which is unique kanji-characters written in sumi-ink. These unique stamps and beautiful “sumi-gaki” are in beautiful harmony like a work of art. Be sure to pay your respects at the temple or shrine’s main hall before getting a stamp.

A stamp book with a kimono motif. The decorative cord button, made to look like a kimono waistband fastener, and rubber belt band can be fastened so that the stamp book does not open unintentionally.