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I am a seller based in Himeji, Japan.

I carefully select and verify authentic items related to my local area, including Himeji Castle.

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【Description】

This is a commemorative goshuin issued at Himeji Castle in Japan to celebrate a visit to the castle.

This particular design is a limited collaboration item created for the 2025 Osaka Expo. It features the Expo’s official colors and the Expo’s mascot character, Myaku-Myaku, making it a very eye-catching and unique design. As it was only available during the event, it is now a rare item that can no longer be obtained.

A “goshuin” is a traditional Japanese seal and calligraphy inscription originally given at shrines and temples as proof of worship. In recent years, famous historical castles have also begun issuing goshuin as commemorative items for visitors. Today, they are popular cultural collectibles.

The brush-style calligraphy reading “Himeji Castle,” combined with the red seal stamps, reflects traditional Japanese manuscripts and historical documents. The deep black ink and vivid red seal create a simple yet refined beauty, expressing the Japanese aesthetic of space and quiet elegance.

The red stamp design includes the family crest of Ikeda Terumasa, a famous lord of Himeji Castle — the swallowtail butterfly (Ageha butterfly) — along with the crests of other successive castle lords. These crests can also be seen on the roof tiles of the actual Himeji Castle.

In Japan, there has long been a tradition of preserving travel memories in tangible form. Collecting goshuin is considered a way to cherish one’s connection to a place and to record a meaningful visit. In recent years, collectors of commemorative seals from castles, shrines, and temples have been increasing both in Japan and overseas, and these items are highly popular among those interested in Japanese culture and history.

I hope you will enjoy this piece as proof of visiting one of Japan’s most famous castles, and as a meaningful item that reflects traditional Japanese culture.

【 Shipping 】

Japan Post , FedEx or  DHL.

Your item will be delivered with heartfelt care, attention to detail, and absolute reliability.

The handling time is set slightly longer than usual to allow for any unexpected delays.

However, in most cases, we are able to ship much sooner.

We will make every effort to dispatch your order as quickly as possible — ideally earlier than the stated schedule.

【 International Buyers 】

Import duties are included in the item price.

Please rest assured that no additional customs-related charges will be required from the buyer.

【 Message for You 】

Thank you so much for visiting my listing!

I’m a Japanese eBay seller who is passionate about sharing the wonderful products of Japan.

I truly hope you’ll come to love them too.

More than anything, I want to provide customers around the world with the items they are looking for from Japan.

Even though we may be far apart and unable to meet in person, I feel a deep connection with people through these items.

Every sale on eBay is a meaningful and heartwarming experience for me.

That’s how much love and care I put into selecting products and serving my customers.

With sincerity and honesty, I will make sure your item reaches you safely and with care.

Thank you very much for your interest, and I hope this brings a little happiness to your shopping experience!