Explore traditional pilgrimage routes across Japan. Walk the ancient paths that have been traveled for centuries.
This compact walking route in Kamakura connects seven temples and shrines linked to prosperity, longevity, and good fortune. Popular during New Year, it passes through old neighborhoods, coastal paths, and major historic sites in one day.
Follow Nihonbashi’s Shichifukujin route to visit 7 nearby temples and shrines in Tokyo’s old trading district. Meet the fortune gods, collect goshuin at each stop, and explore a piece of Edo history among bridges and backstreets.
The Pilgrimage of Seven Gods of Good Fortune is an old Japanese tradition where completing the journey brings seven types of fortune and helps avoid seven disasters.
A historic Yanaka walking pilgrimage linking seven small temples and shrines, blending Edo-era streets, local life, and folk deities. It’s less about crowds, more about quiet neighborhoods, seasonal charm, and everyday Tokyo spirituality.
