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A small Tokyo shrine in Nihonbashi Ningyocho dedicated to Daikokuten, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. Known locally as Otori-sama, it hosts the popular Tori no Ichi festival in November. The shrine enshrines 14 deities and is believed to bring prosperity and good fortune.

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This shrine enshrines an extraordinary 14 deities under one roof—each brought by migrants from different regions of Japan during the Edo period land reclamation, making it a unique collection of hometown gods.

Known as 'Otori-sama of Ningyocho,' the shrine hosts the November Tori-no-Ichi market because it enshrines Ame-no-Hiwashi-no-Kami (Great Bird God), one of the 14 deities worshipped here.

In the Kamakura era, this area was an inlet with a small island covered in pine trees. The shrine's nighttime lantern served as a navigation beacon for ships sailing through the waters.

The shrine offers a special 'Ryomu-fuda' (good dream talisman) that believers place under their pillow at night, said to bring pleasant dreams and ward off nightmares.

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The shrine is tucked away in a narrow alley and housed on the ground floor of a building, making it easy to miss from the main street. Look for the torii gate peeking out from the side street to locate this compact urban shrine.
Visit during the Tori-no-Ichi festival in November to experience the shrine at its liveliest, when it transforms from a quiet spot into a bustling celebration as the local 'Otorisama' (shrine of the rooster).
The shrine offers two types of goshuin (shrine stamps): one for Matsushima Shrine itself and one for Daikokuten as part of the Nihonbashi Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage. Both are pre-written paper versions only, not calligraphed directly into your book.
Ask about the Ryomu-fuda (good dream amulet), a special charm that you place under your pillow to bring good dreams. This unique offering is one of the shrine's distinctive features and makes for a meaningful souvenir.