Scented Omamori Charm Making Workshop at Gionji Temple in Chofu, Tokyo

1. Arrive at Gionji Temple in Chofu City, Tokyo, about 15 minutes walk from Fuda Station on the Keio Line. After meeting your instructor, offer prayers at the main hall of the temple. (10 min)

2. Head to the tea house. (5 min)

3. Learn about the process and choose your omamori bag. There are several different kinds of omamori you can make a pick from. Choose in which area you want to have god’s blessing from “love relationship,” “health and well-being,” “fertility and safe delivery,” “academic achievement,” “general luck.” Since Gionji is known as “a matchmaking temple,” love relationship is the go-to choice. There is also one for kids. (10 min)

4. Learn how to blend incense from the instructor. (10 min)

5. Choose your favorite scents and blend them together to make your original scented bag. (15 min)

6. Enjoy a cup of Japanese tea while taking in the fragrant smell of the incense. (10 min)

7. The session concludes.