Ofuda
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In Shinto and Buddhism in Japan, an ofuda or gofu is a talisman made out of various materials such as paper, wood, cloth or metal. Ofuda are commonly found in both Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples
The Jingū taima (神宮大麻), an ofuda (shinsatsu) issued by the Grand Shrines of Ise (center) flanked by the ofuda of Yasaka Shrine (right) and Fushimi Inari-taisha (left)
Ofuda (gofu) distributed in Kinkakuji (left) and Ginkakuji (right) in Kyoto. These also serve as admission tickets to the temples.
A goōfu (牛王符) from Kumano Hongū Taisha in Wakayama Prefecture
Different types of Jingū Taima (upper row) and other talismans distributed in the Inner Shrine (Naikū) of Ise. From left: Kaikō taima (海幸大麻) (a kind of kifuda for luck in fishing), kenharai (剣祓), kakuharai (角祓), and daikakuharai (大角祓) (a larger version of kakuharai).
Jingū taima
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Jingū Taima is an ōnusa wrapped in clean Ise washi and issued by the Ise Grand Shrine. They are a form of ofuda. The Association of Shinto Shrines recommends every household have at least three Ofuda
Ofuda
…The Association of Shinto Shrines recommends that a household own at least three kinds of shinsatsu: Jingū Taima The ofuda of the tutelary deity of one's place of residence (ujigami…
The end of the Edo period witnessed the rise of public festivities and protests known as ee ja nai ka triggered by reports of talismans raining from the sky.
Mamori-Harai at the Inner Shrine of Ise Jingu.
Ancient card storage near the entrance to the Imperial Grand Shrine at Ise Grand Shrine