Goshuincho
Ritual objects御朱印帳 ・ Reading: ごしゅいんちょう
Definition
A goshuincho is the dedicated book in which goshuin seal stamps are collected, with accordion-fold pages. Visitors present it at each temple or shrine to receive a new stamp.
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