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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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
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
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
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
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Pilgrimage routes
Follow established routes connecting sacred places across Japan.
7 templesKamakura Seven Lucky Gods
The Kamakura Shichifukujin circuit visits seven sites within Kamakura; the wider Kamakura-Enoshima version adds Enoshima Shrine as an eighth stop because Benzaiten is represented twice. Check the current official map and receiving hours before choosing the shorter city route or coastal extension.
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.