Explore traditional pilgrimage routes across Japan. Walk the ancient paths that have been traveled for centuries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
