In alleys and on building rooftops in Ginza, there are numerous shrines of sacred images that have been created through the tireless efforts of worshippers.
Go on a pilgrimage to twelve shrines in Ginza including some that will be open to the public only during the event period.
You can receive a commemorative stamp at each shrine.
How about visiting the alleys of Ginza that show a different view of the area?
*Stamp books are available at each shrine.
Ginza Hatcho Shrines visiting period: Friday, November 1, to Sunday, November 3 (public holiday)
Visiting time: Noon to 4 p.m. each day
1
The deity that protects Ginza 1-chome and is said to offer luck in matchmaking, business prosperity, and safety of family.
1-5-13 Ginza (Namiki-dori 1-chome)
2
Said to offer wish fulfillment, safety of family, and business prosperity and to know about current popularity.
3-6-1 Ginza (on the rooftop of Matsuya Ginza)
3
A deity that has been in Ginza since long ago and is famous as a deity of business prosperity and peace and prosperity in the household.
3-8-12 Ginza (Daiko Asahi Bldg.)
4
This shrine was built in 1615 on the Itakura Naizen-no-sho Shigemasa‘s mansion to worship the deity of peace and prosperity in the household and protection from fire. After the Meiji restoration, it was donated to Kobikicho 3-chome.
3-14-15 Ginza (Kobikicho-dori St.)
5
Child raising shrine said to offer luck in achieving successful matchmaking, and healthy growth of children.
4-3-14 Ginza
(Hodo Inari-koji Alley behind Tenshodo)
6
Jizo (guardian deity of children) that is said to grant all wishes.
4-6-16 Ginza
(Ginza Terrace, Ginza Mitsukoshi 9F)
7
People come here to pray for a large audience and safety for kabuki performances and peace and tranquility for the audience, cast, and crew.
4-12-15 Ginza
(In front of the Kabukiza Theatre to the right)
8
Azuma
It is said that fires have ceased since the post World War II enshrinement of this fire and theft prevention Inari deity.
5-9-19 Ginza (Azuma-dori St., Miharakoji St.)
9
Enshrined more than two hundred years ago, this fire prevention deity protected the neighborhood during the Great Kanto Earthquake and other disasters.
6-10-1 Ginza (Ginza Six rooftop)
10
Shrine for worshiping the Mankin Ryujin Seiko Inari, offers business prosperity and success in business.
7-5-5 Ginza
(1F entrance, Shiseido Ginza Bldg.)
11
This shrine that was often visited by people in theater in the early Showa era is also known as a matchmaking shrine.
7-8-14 Ginza (Alley off of Yasuko)
12
This shrine comes from Kumagai Naozane who was active in the Genpei War. It is known as a deity of fire protection, good luck, and business prosperity.
7-12-9 Ginza (Hanatsubaki-dori St.)