First Goshuin
Learn how goshuin visits work, then follow an easy one-day route through beginner-friendly temples and shrines with simple pacing.
- 1 day
- 4 stops
- Tokyo
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Tokyo Essentials
Spend three days across Tokyo's classic shrine and temple areas, balancing landmark goshuin stops with neighborhoods that are easy to link by train.
- 3 days
- 13 stops
- Tokyo
Kyoto Essentials
A three-day Kyoto route through Fushimi, Higashiyama, and classic goshuin districts, with enough structure for first visits and room to linger.
- 3 days
- 11 stops
- Kyoto
Osaka Temples
A two-day Osaka route pairing central temples, neighborhood shrines, and straightforward transfers so the city feels easy to plan.
- 2 days
- 9 stops
- Osaka
Nara Day Trip
A focused Nara day trip around major temples and shrine stops, paced for goshuin collecting without turning the day into a rush.
- 1 day
- 6 stops
- Nara
ProTokyo Deep Dive
A five-day Tokyo plan for collectors ready to go beyond the obvious stops, mixing distinctive goshuin, quieter areas, and deeper city coverage.
- 4 days
- 20 stops
- Tokyo
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First-time friendly
First Goshuin
Learn how goshuin visits work, then follow an easy one-day route through beginner-friendly temples and shrines with simple pacing.
- 1 day
- 4 stops
- Tokyo
Nara Day Trip
A focused Nara day trip around major temples and shrine stops, paced for goshuin collecting without turning the day into a rush.
- 1 day
- 6 stops
- Nara
Kamakura Day
A one-day Kamakura route for first-time goshuin collectors, linking iconic temples, coastal atmosphere, and manageable walking segments.
- 1 day
- 6 stops
- Kamakura
Higashiyama First
A compact first-timer route through Kyoto's eastern temple district, built around memorable goshuin stops and a simple walking flow.
- 1 day
- 5 stops
- Higashiyama
Asakusa Starter
A short Asakusa starter trail for learning the rhythm of goshuin visits while staying close to familiar streets and transit.
- 1 day
- 5 stops
- Taito
Classic temple towns
Old streets
Tokyo Essentials
Spend three days across Tokyo's classic shrine and temple areas, balancing landmark goshuin stops with neighborhoods that are easy to link by train.
- 3 days
- 13 stops
- Tokyo
Kyoto Essentials
A three-day Kyoto route through Fushimi, Higashiyama, and classic goshuin districts, with enough structure for first visits and room to linger.
- 3 days
- 11 stops
- Kyoto
ProHidden Osaka
A three-day Osaka route from Namba side streets to the Minoh hills, connecting urban texture, historic shrines, and practical transit links.
- 3 days
- 10 stops
- Osaka
ProSeasonal Kyoto
A three-day Kyoto route tuned for seasonal beauty, pairing maple, blossom, and limited goshuin stops with classic temple areas.
- 3 days
- 10 stops
- Kyoto
ProYanesen Walk
A slow one-day walk through Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi, combining old Tokyo atmosphere with a small set of thoughtful goshuin stops.
- 1 day
- 5 stops
- Tokyo
Weekend goshuin routes
2–3 day escapes
Osaka Temples
A two-day Osaka route pairing central temples, neighborhood shrines, and straightforward transfers so the city feels easy to plan.
- 2 days
- 9 stops
- Osaka
ProHidden Tokyo
A two-day route through quieter Tokyo shrines and side streets, ideal when you want meaningful goshuin stops away from the busiest circuits.
- 2 days
- 8 stops
- Tokyo
ProHidden Kyoto
A two-day Kyoto route for temples away from the most crowded paths, with gentler pacing and a quieter goshuin collecting mood.
- 2 days
- 9 stops
- Kyoto
ProRainy-Day Kansai
A bad-weather Kansai plan focused on easier indoor time, covered transfers, and goshuin stops that still work when the forecast turns.
- 2 days
- 9 stops
- Kansai
ProEasy Walks
A lower-walking two-day plan with gentler pacing, simpler transfers, and carefully spaced stops for a less tiring goshuin trip.
- 2 days
- 10 stops
- Kanto
ProTokyo Animal Shrines
A two-day Tokyo route for fox, cat, and animal-motif shrine stops, built for collectors who enjoy more characterful goshuin themes.
- 2 days
- 9 stops
- Tokyo
Deeper pilgrimages
Longer circuits
ProTokyo Deep Dive
A five-day Tokyo plan for collectors ready to go beyond the obvious stops, mixing distinctive goshuin, quieter areas, and deeper city coverage.
- 4 days
- 20 stops
- Tokyo
ProKyoto Deep Dive
A four-day Kyoto deep dive through quieter temple districts, giving collectors more space, slower moments, and less crowded goshuin stops.
- 4 days
- 17 stops
- Kyoto
ProKansai Pilgrimage
A fuller five-day Kansai pilgrimage across Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara, designed for travelers who want a connected regional goshuin journey.
- 5 days
- 18 stops
- Kansai
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7 templesNihonbashi Seven Lucky Gods
A compact Shichifukujin pilgrimage through Nihonbashi neighborhood shrines in central Tokyo. The circuit fits an urban walk, but special boards, seals, receiving hours, and New Year arrangements should be confirmed from current official notices.
7 templesOsaka Seven Lucky Gods
The Osaka Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage links seven shrines and temples across the city, from Imamiya Ebisu Shrine to Shitennoji Hotei Hall. The route can begin at any stop; check each site current hours and the latest availability of the dedicated board, map, and goshuin.
7 templesYanaka Seven Lucky Gods
The Yanaka Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage links seven Buddhist temples between the Tabata and Ueno areas of Tokyo. Its special New Year pilgrimage period and receiving arrangements are time-sensitive, so confirm current dates, temple hours, and seal availability before setting out.
3 templesKumano Kodo
The Kumano Kodo is an ancient network of pilgrimage trails in Japan’s Kii Mountains, connecting shrines and nature, and reflecting centuries of spiritual practice once traveled by emperors and monks.