Kirie Goshuin — Japan's Intricately Cut Paperwork Pilgrimage Stamps and Where to Find Them
Kirie goshuin (papercut goshuin) are exquisitely designed pilgrimage stamps combining traditional calligraphy with intricate washi papercut art. Surging in popularity since the late 2010s through social media, this guide covers the most celebrated designs at Yushima Tenmangu, Kanda Myojin, Asakusa Shrine, and Oyama Afuri Shrine.