What age is this origami Omamori Charm for?

About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 3 minutes.

What paper do I need?

One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.

What is it called in Japanese?

In Japanese it is “おまもり” (お守り). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.

Can I print the instructions?

Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.

★First Fold Japanese TraditionOriginal

How to make an origami Omamori CharmおまもりOmamori Charm

A paper version of an omamori, a good luck charm from a shrine or temple. Only three folds!

3 steps
about 3 min
1 sheet of origami paper
Age 3+

How to fold

色の面を上にして、左半分を、うしろへ折る
Start with the colored side up. Fold the left half behind.
下のはしを、うしろへ折る
Fold the bottom edge behind.
上の2つのかどを、うしろへ折る
Fold the two top corners behind.
おまもりの、とがった頭の形になります。
できあがり！上にむすんだひもと、金色のもようをかいたら、おまもりのできあがり！友だちや家族へのプレゼントにもぴったりです。
Finished! Draw a tied cord at the top and gold patterns. Your omamori is finished! It makes a nice present for friends and family.

Fun fact

おまもりは、神社やお寺でいただく、身をまもってくれるといわれるものです。「合格」「安全」など、いろいろなねがいのおまもりがあります。

Omamori are charms from Japanese shrines and temples. People believe they protect them. There are omamori for many wishes, such as passing exams or traveling safely.

Origami English in this model

corner角
edge辺（ふち）
colored side色の面（表）
charmおまもり
wishねがい
cordひも
shrine神社

❓ FAQ

What age is this origami Omamori Charm for?: About Age 3+. It is rated “First Fold” (level 1 of 5), with 3 steps, and takes about 3 minutes.
What paper do I need?: One sheet of square origami paper (15 cm / 6 in). No scissors or glue are needed.
What is it called in Japanese?: In Japanese it is “おまもり” (お守り). The word origami (折り紙) itself means “folding paper”: ori = fold, kami = paper.
Can I print the instructions?: Yes. “Print the diagram” puts every step on one page (or a PDF), and the practice sheet has the crease lines printed on the paper. Free for home and classroom use.