Update day: December 26, 2023
Find fortune all year in Shinjuku
- About "Shichifukujin Meguri" (Seven Gods of Good Fortune Tour)
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Go on a pilgrimage and pray for good luck by visiting temples and shrines that enshrine the Seven Gods of Good Fortune, who have been worshiped as deities bringing luck since the Muromachi period (1336 – 1573).
By completing the Seven Gods of Good Fortune tour, it is said that you will receive seven good fortunes.
Pilgrimages to the Shichifukujin (Seven Gods of Good Fortune) are often made during the New Year Week (January 1 to 7), but the "Shinjuku Yamanote Shichifukujin" tour is unique in that you can visit the gods throughout the year.
These temples and shrines are said to have been established early in the Showa era (1926-1989).
They offer not only shuin (seals) but also miniature statues of the gods and an ornamental treasure ship.
It becomes a pleasure sealed letter issued by a shogun having you write in each Buddhist temple and Shinto shrine is very individual, and to gather.
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- "Shichifukujin Meguri"(Seven Gods of Good Fortune Tour)
- Throughout the year. *For details, please ask the temple/shrine staff.
- How to get goshuin
- From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sealed letter issued by a shogun of Benzaiten spot becomes the conferment in Nishimukitenjinsha (Nishimukiten Shrine) other than January 7 from New Year's Day.
- Goshuin costs
- Each goshuin costs 400 yen. *For details, please ask the temple/shrine staff.
- The miniature statues of the gods and the treasure ship
- The miniature statues of the gods cost 500 yen each and the treasure ship is 1,000 yen. *Ask the staff of each temple/shrine whether ornamental treasure ships can be purchased
Specially made colored paper
Shinjuku Yamanote Seven Gods of Good Fortune Tour
Introducing the walking course from Shinjuku Tourist Information Center to Iidabashi Station.
Shinjuku Yamanote Seven Gods of Good Fortune Tour Required time: 1 hr. 50 min on foot / appox. 6.9km
*Required time is a rough indication.
*Besides this model route, you can start anywhere you want.
- Shinjuku Tourist Information
We have prepared a guide map of Seven Gods of Good Fortune Tour.
18min. (1.2㎞)
- Taisoji Temple
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Hoteison
The God of Contentment
19min. (1.3km)
- Inarikio-jinja Shrine
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Ebisu
The Guardian of Fishermen and God of Better Fortune
12min. (800m)
- Eifukuji Temple
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Fukurokuju
The God of Wealth and Longevity
3min. (150m)
- Itsukushima-jinja Shrine
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Benzaiten
The Goddess of Eloquence, Music, and Art
5min. (200m)
- Hozenji Temple
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Jurojin
The God of Longevity
21min. (1.4km)
- Kyooji Temple
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Daikokuten
The God of Wealth
21min. (1.4km)
- Zenkokuji Temple
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Bishamonten
The God of Warriors and Treasure
8min. (400m)
Iidabashi Sta.
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You can download the guide map (PDF) of Shinjuku Yamanote Seven Gods of Good Fortune Tour from here.
We have prepared a guide map of Seven Gods of Good Fortune Tour.
Shinjuku Tourist Information
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We can make your Shinjuku tour even more convenient and more fun.
The Shinjuku Tourist Information Center offers comprehensive information to visitors about the many charms of Shinjuku as well as on sightseeing spots and events taking place in the area.
- Address
- 160-0022 3-37-2 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Business hours:
- 10:00-19:00 Open 365 days (excluding Dec. 29 to Jan. 3)
18min. (1.2㎞)
Shinjuku Yamanote Seven Gods of Good Fortun
Hoteison
Taisoji Temple
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Worshipped by people as the King of the Underworld known as "Enma-sama of Naito Shinjuku" in the Edo period (1603–1867), Taisoji Temple has prospered as one of the famous spots in the area.
It enshrines Hoteison, the guardian god of rich life and happy family.- Address
- 2-9-2 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
- TEL
- 03-3356-7731
- Access
- 4min. walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Sta. on the Toei Shinjuku Line
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Shinjuku Yamanote Seven Gods of Good Fortun
Hoteison
The God of Contentment.This Chinese Zen monk with a bulging belly is carrying a big bag. Holding a Basho fan, he has a satisfied appearance with a smile.
- Public Exhibition
- January 1 to 7
- Goshuin costs
- 400 yen
- The miniature statues of the gods cost
- 500 yen
19min. (1.3km)
Shinjuku Yamanote Seven Gods of Good Fortun
Ebisu
Inarikio-jinja Shrine
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Inarikio-jinja Shrine is the only shrine in Japan dedicated to Kio Gongen, a group of three gods.
Inarikio-Jinja Shrine enshrines Ebisu, the god of fisheries as well as business success and better fortune.- Address
- 2-17-5 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku
- TEL
- 03-3200-2904
- Access
- 3min. walk from Higashi-shinjuku Sta. on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line and the Toei Oedo Line
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Shinjuku Yamanote Seven Gods of Good Fortun
Ebisu
The Guardian of Fishermen and God of Better Fortune. Wearing "kazaori-eboshi," a traditional male eboshi cap with a top folded to the side, kariginu (everyday outfit) and sashinuki hakama pants, this god has a fishing rod in his right hand and holds a red sea bream in his left hand.
- Public Exhibition
- None
- Goshuin costs
- 400 yen
- The miniature statues of the gods cost
- 500 yen
12min. (800m)
Shinjuku Yamanote Seven Gods of Good Fortun
Fukurokuju
Eifukuji Temple
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Eifukuji Temple belongs to the Soto Sect of Buddhism and it is said to have been founded in 1648.
This long-established temple enshrines Fukurokuju, the god of longevity.- Address
- 7-11-2 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
- TEL
- 03-3203-8910
- Access
- 7min. walk from Higashi-shinjuku Sta. on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line and the Toei Oedo Line
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Shinjuku Yamanote Seven Gods of Good Fortun
Fukurokuju
The god of longevity and a Chinese god. He is an incarnation of the South Star and is short with a long head. He is depicted accompanied by a crane and a turtle.
- Public Exhibition
- Throughout the year
- Goshuin costs
- 400 yen
- The miniature statues of the gods cost
- 500 yen
3min. (150m)
Shinjuku Yamanote Seven Gods of Good Fortun
Benzaiten
Itsukushima-jinja Shrine
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Itsukushima-jinja Shrine is famous as "Nukebenten," which is believed to help people overcome difficulties, and is counted among the Six Benten goddesses of Edo.
It enshrines Benzaiten, the only goddess among the Seven Gods of Fortune and a goddess of luck in money, successful romance, and artistic skill.- Address
- 8-5 Yocho-machi, Shinjuku-ku
- Access
- 8min. walk from Higashi-shinjuku Sta. on Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line and the Toei Oedo Line
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Shinjuku Yamanote Seven Gods of Good Fortun
Benzaiten
This Indian goddess rules over music, eloquence, fortune, and wisdom, and carries a biwa (a Japanese short-necked lute).
- Public Exhibition
- None
- Goshuin costs
- 400 yen
- The miniature statues of the gods cost
- 500 yen
Every day except for January 1 to 7, shuin (shrine stamp) of Benzaiten is offered at Nishimukiten-jinja Shrine
Nishimukitenjinsha- Shrine
A guardian entity of Higashi Okubo Village since ancient times. A famous place for viewing the sunset among lush greenery.
- Address
- 6-21-1, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- TEL
- 03-3351-5857
- Access
- 3min. walk from Higashi-shinjuku Sta. on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line and the Toei Oedo Line
5min. (200m)
Shinjuku Yamanote Seven Gods of Good Fortun
Jurojin
Hozenji Temple
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Hozenji (Hozen temple) is temple of Nichiren sect, and seven light images of a deity (ward designated cultural assets) of coloring are enshrined into the main hall of a Buddhist temple.
We worship long-lived God, God of Longevity to have elixir of life in Hozenji (Hozen temple).- Address
- 6-20-16 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
- TEL
- 03-3351-4080
- Access
- It is a 9-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, Toei Oedo Line "Higashishinjuku" station
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Shinjuku Yamanote Seven Gods of Good Fortun
Jurojin
This Chinese god holds a staff with a Buddhist sutra in one hand, and a peach which is a symbol of longevity in the other. He is accompanied by a deer.
- Public Exhibition
- Throughout the year
- Goshuin costs
- 400 yen
- The miniature statues of the gods cost
- 500 yen
21min. (1.4km)
Shinjuku Yamanote Seven Gods of Good Fortun
Daikokuten
Kyooji Temple
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Kyooji Temple of the Nichiren Sect was established in 1598.
The temple enshrines a statue of Daikokuten (Designated Cultural Property of Shinjuku City), a god famous for warding off evil and bringing in good fortune. As the statue has survived several fires, it is also called "Hibuse no Daikoku," which literally means "Daikoku preventing fire."- Address
- 1-14 Hara-machi, Shinjuku-ku
- TEL
- 03-3341-1314
- Access
- 1min.walk from Ushigome-yanagicho Sta.on the Toei Oedo Line
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Shinjuku Yamanote Seven Gods of Good Fortun
Daikokuten
With a zukin hood, this god of good fortune sits on a rice straw bale and carries a small magic hammer and a big bag.
- Public Exhibition
- Six days of the year on the Day of the Kinoe Rat(kinoene)
- Goshuin costs
- 400 yen
- The miniature statues of the gods cost
- 500 yen
21min. (1.4km)
Shinjuku Yamanote Seven Gods of Good Fortun
Bishamonten
Zenkokuji Temple
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Zenkokuji Temple of the Nichiren Sect was established by Nissei Shonin, the 12th chief priest of Ikegami Honmonji Temple. Its Bishamonten, which is one of the designated cultural properties of Shinjuku City, is known as one of the Four Devas, offers blessings of business success, luck in competition, and warding off evil and bringing in good fortune.
- Address
- 5-36 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku
- TEL
- 03-3269-0641
- Access
- 8min. walk from iidabashi Sta. on JR, Tokyo Metro and the Toei Line
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Shinjuku Yamanote Seven Gods of Good Fortun
Bishamonten
The God of Warriors and Treasure. An Indian god and one of the Four Devas. He has an angry face, hold a pike and is dressed in armor.
- Public Exhibition
- Tora (Tiger) days of January, May, and September
- Goshuin costs
- 400 yen
- The miniature statues of the gods cost
- 500 yen
8min. (400m)
