Have the Fortune on Your Side!
Get the Seven Good Fortunes!!!
Have the Fortune on Your Side!
Get the Seven Good Fortunes!!!
In Kawagoe City which is called "Koedo", the little old-Tokyo, still remains the atmosphere of the old castle town.
And there are temples where the “Shichifukujin”, Seven Lucky Gods, have been worshipped from ancient times as deities that bring good luck.
The course of the pilgrimage to Seven Lucky Gods in Koedo Kawagoe is about 6 kilometers long.
Starting from Kawagoe station and Kawagoeshi station on the Tōbu Tōjō line, or from Hon-Kawagoe station on the Seibu line, you can manage this walk in a half day, just good enough to enjoy sightseeing of Koedo Kawagoe and to improve your health condition.
Please note that the required walk-time is only a rough estimate. Please use comfortable shoes easy to walk.
Let us introduce the Seven Lucky Gods and temples where they are worshipped.
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BISHAMONTEN
〈 power and influence 〉
Bishamonten, called Vaiśravana in Sanskrit, is a guardian deity, who brings courage to your heart and mind, and wealth to your house.
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MYŌZENJI TEMPLE
Sugawara chō 9-6, Kawagoe
5 minutes' walk from Kawagoe Station (Tōbu Tōjō line, JR Saikyō line)
- 11 minutes' walk
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JURŌJIN
〈 longevity 〉
Jurōjin is originally a Chinese God, known as the incarnation of Canopus, the brightest star in the southern constellation of Carina. Jurōjin grants wealth, fertility, and protects from illness, but is mainly worshipped as a God of the longevity.
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TEN'NENJI TEMPLE
Semba machi 4-10-10, Kawagoe
15 minutes' walk from Kawagoe Station (Tōbu Tōjō line, JR Saikyō line)
- 15 minutes' walk
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DAIKOKUTEN
〈 affluence and prosperity 〉
Daikokuten has been worshipped as a God of kitchen, granting wealth and food.
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KITAIN TEMPLE
Kosemba machi 1-20-1, Kawagoe
22 minutes' walk from Kawagoe Station (Tōbu Tōjō line, JR Saikyō line)
17 minutes' walk from Kawagoeshi Station (Tōbu Tōjō line)
10 minutes' walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station (Seibu Shinjuku line) - 3 minutes' walk
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EBISUTEN
〈 purity and unselfishness 〉
Ebisuten, a main character of Seven Lucky Gods, is the symbol of good luck and happiness. Ebisu has been worshipped by fishermen as a God of the sea, as a God of the fields by farmers in the countryside, as a God of mountains by people living in mountain villages, as a God of a market by merchants and people living in cities, granting good fortune, profit and prosperity.
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NARITASAN TEMPLE
Kubo machi 9-2, Kawagoe
25 minutes' walk from Kawagoe Station (Tōbu Tōjō line, JR Saikyō line)
20 minutes' walk from Kawagoeshi Station (Tōbu Tōjō line)
15 minutes' walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station (Seibu Shinjuku line) - 8 minutes' walk
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FUKUROKUJUJIN
〈 popularity 〉
Fukurokujujin is a God who grants three virtues: good fortune, high hereditary, and longevity Fukurokujujin brings happiness to all people, protects from disaster and catastrophes, while granting profit and prosperity.
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RENKEIJI TEMPLE
Renjaku chō 7-1, Kawagoe
10 minutes' walk from Kawagoeshi Station (Tōbu Tōjō line)
5 minutes' walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station (Seibu Shinjuku line) - 8 minutes' walk
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HOTEISON
〈 large quantity 〉
Hoteison is not so tall, but has a very big belly. In ancient times, Hoteison was wandering around, providing fortune-telling. Hoteison grants family harmony, household prosperity, fertility and peace.
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KENRYŪJI TEMPLE
Moto machi 2-9-11, Kawagoe
16 minutes' walk from Kawagoeshi Station (Tōbu Tōjō line)
18 minutes' walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station (Seibu Shinjuku line) - 8 minutes' walk
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BENZAITEN
〈 love and respect 〉
Benzaiten is the only one woman among seven lucky Gods. This Goddess is the patron of speech, art, prosperity, and longevity. Benzaiten has been worshipped by merchants and artists and many other people from ancient times, granting happiness and good fortune.
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MYŌSHŌJI TEMPLE
Sankō chō 29, Kawagoe
7 minutes' walk from Kawagoeshi Station (Tōbu Tōjō line)
10 minutes' walk from Hon-Kawagoe Station (Seibu Shinjuku line)