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Letter Pilgrimage

Letter Pilgrimage:
Letters that deliver
your feelings.

A letter written with someone special
in mind, no matter when or
where it's penned, transcends time
and place　to deliver your feelings.

This includes letters addressed to "that special someone" whom you can no longer meet.
These letters are collected as Tegami-dera Post and ritually burned (otakiage).
There are no rules about how often to write or what to write about.
From moments of loneliness or confusion, to significant resolutions or emotional fogginess, from words of gratitude to everyday happenings – anything goes.
By writing to "that special someone" in your heart, you might rediscover your own honest feelings.
Even from afar, a letter can become a pilgrimage that transcends time and space, delivering your feelings to "that special someone."

Flow of Letter Pilgrimage

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    Write Your Letter

    Write a letter to "the person you wish to send your feelings to." You can use your favorite stationery or the special Letter Pilgrimage Kit.

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    Send to Tegami-dera

    Mail your letter via a postal box, or drop it into a T-Post located at Tegami-dera.

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    Ritual Burning (Otakiage)

    Letters received by Tegami-dera will undergo a ritual burning.

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    To That Special Someone

    Tegami-dera will deliver your heartfelt thoughts to your important "special someone."

Once written, simply drop your letter into a post box.
At Tegami-dera, we have T-Posts, dedicated solely for Letter Pilgrimage.

The beauty of a letter is that you can write it anywhere.
From words of gratitude to reports of everyday happenings, pour out the feelings that come to mind as if you're speaking directly to them.

T-Post (Dedicated Post Box for Letter Pilgrimage)

All letters received by Tegami-dera are delivered via ritual burning.(Otakiage)

We accept any type of stationery.
All letters received by Tegamidera are kept sealed, and a monk performs the ritual burning (otakiage).
This ceremony takes place every last Sunday of the month at 3:30 PM at Tegamidera Funabashi.
We can also read aloud the names of the senders during the Otagiage ceremony.

Learn more

You can write your letters while
confronting your thoughts at Tegami-dokoro,
the designated space for Letter Pilgrimage.

Tegami-dokoro, the place for Tegamidera Post,
is always open for you to write letters.
In a space filled with quiet and calm,
you can face yourself and your loved ones.
Once you've finished writing your letter,
we'll take care of it right there.

About Tegami-dokoro

How to Participate in Letter Pilgrimage

Letter Pilgrimage with Your Own Stationery

Simply attach a stamp to your envelope or postcard and send your letter to the address below.
If you purchase and use a "Letter Pilgrimage Kit," the included envelopes are postage-paid, so you don't need to add a stamp.
Upon arrival at Tegami-dera, we will take full responsibility for performing the ritual burning (otakiage) of your letter.

Mailing Address: T-Post, Tegami-dokoro (Tegamidera Funabashi) 1306 Oganeho-cho, Funabashi-shi, Chiba 274-0082 Japan

Thoughtful Letter Pilgrimage with a "Letter Pilgrimage Kit"

Letter Pilgrimage Kit

This letter set includes a message card that gently encourages you to write.
You can use this kit without attaching a stamp.

※For "Letter Pilgrimage," we also offer a service where a monk will read aloud the name of your special someone during the ritual burning (otakiage).
If you wish for this service, please apply separately via the link provided below.

【Kit Contents】:
・Letter paper: 3 sheets
・Envelope (postage paid): 1
・Card: 1
・Instruction manual: 2 sheets

Purchase Here

Online Letter Pilgrimage

You can now participate in Letter Pilgrimage online, without needing to visit a physical location.
Please send the feelings you wish to convey through the dedicated Letter Pilgrimage form on the Tegami-dera website.
Tegami-dera will then print your message onto letter paper and perform the ritual burning (otakiage).

Online Letter Pilgrimage

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