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Tour of Nihonbashi Shrines to Worship the Seven Deities of Good Fortune

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Tour of Nihonbashi Shrines to Worship the Seven Deities of Good Fortune
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The seven gods of fortune are seven deities venerated in Japan for their ability to bring good luck.

Koami Shrine [Fukurokuju and Benzai-ten]

Koami Shrine [Fukurokuju and Benzai-ten]

Fukurokuju (virtue/longevity) and Benzai-ten (learning/wealth) are worshipped here.

16-23 Nihonbashi-Koamicho, Chuo-ku

Chanoki Shrine [Hotei-son]

Chanoki Shrine [Hotei-son]

Hotei is worshiped as a god of luck, matchmaking, and blessing with children.

1-12-10 Nihonbashi-Ningyocho, Chuo-ku

Suitengu Shrine [Benzai-ten]

Suitengu Shrine [Benzai-ten]

Suitengu Shrine is famous, being visited as a shrine for safe childbirth and blessing with children. This shrine is representative of those to the Nihonbashi Seven Deities of Good Fortune. Benzai-ten is worshipped as a provider of learning and wealth.

2-4-1 Nihonbashi-Kakigaracho, Chuo-ku

Matsushima Shrine (Otori Shrine) [Daikoku-shin]

Matsushima Shrine (Otori Shrine) [Daikoku-shin]

The god of harvest, Daikoku, is worshipped here, and the bustle of the November Tori-no-ichi is a reminder of bygone days.

2-15-2 Nihonbashi-Ningyocho, Chuo-ku

Suehiro Shrine [Bishamon-ten]

Suehiro Shrine [Bishamon-ten]

Bishamon is worshipped here, venerated as god of victory from which one can receive virtue.

2-25-20 Nihonbashi-Ningyocho, Chuo-ku

Kasama-Inari Shrine [Juro-jin]

Kasama-Inari Shrine [Juro-jin]

Juro-jin worshipped here is the guardian deity of virtue and longevity that brings luck to people.

Juro-jin 2-11-6 Nihonbashi-Hamacho, Chuo-ku

Suginomori Shrine [Ebisu-gami]

Suginomori Shrine [Ebisu-gami]

Ebisu, god of bountiful catches and prosperous business, is worshipped here. The Ebisu-gami Festival in October provides much excitement every year.

1-10-2 Nihonbashi-horidomecho, Chuo-ku

Takarada-Ebisu Shrine [Ebisu-gami]

Takarada-Ebisu Shrine [Ebisu-gami]

Ebisu-gami (god of prosperous business) is worshipped here. The October Bettara-Ichi radish festival is popular even today.

3-10 Nihonbashi-Honcho, Chuo-ku