This monthﾕs feature introduces the Seven Gods of Good Fortune in Nihonbashi. ■Koami Shrine Koami Shrine was enshrined 527years ago. It is a shrine of Fukurokuju and Benzai-ten that is propitious for longevity, wisdom, and fulfillment. It is famous for Doburoku Festival held in November. ■Chanoki Shrine Chanoki Shrine was derived from fine green tea trees that surrounded the shrine. It is a shrine of Hotei-son, which is believed in as a God of peace and virtue. It is propitious for avoidance of misfortunes and productiveness. ■Suitengu Shrine Suitengu Shrine, which is famous for safe deliveries, is a shrine of Benzai-ten. It is also called Hosho-Benzai-ten, which is propitious for accumulation and wisdom. ■Matsushima Shrine Matsushima Shrine is a shrine of Daikoku-shin that is propitious for business prosperity. Before the Great Fire in Meireki era, there was an amusement area around the shrine. Since then, Tori-no-Ichi has been held in November. ■Suehiro Shrine Suehiro Shrine is a shrine of Bishamon-ten that is a God of plenty and virtue. Bishamon-ten is also called Tamon-ten, which is a guardian deity of the world. It is also believed in as Ubusuna-gami that is propitious for avoidance of disasters and luck of victories. ■Kasama-Inari Shrine Kasama-Inari Shrine is a shrine of Juro-shin that is a God of longevity, providence, and luck. It has been believed in as a guardian deity of bumper crops, marine productiveness, and encouragement of industries since the mid-Edo era. ■Suginomori Shrine Suginomori Shrine is a Shrine of Ebisu-gami. When Prince Shotoku first built a market, it was believed in as a guardian deity of markets, being revered as a God of fortune for business, luck, and virtue. ■Takarada-Ebisu Shrine Takarada-Ebisu Shrine was a tutelary shrine of the village, which was originally built in front of the Imperial Palace. It is a shrine of Ebisu-gami that is propitious for business prosperities. It is well known for Ebisuko in January and the Ebisuko-Bettara-Ichi in October. That is all for this monthﾕs feature the Seven Gods of Good Fortune in Nihonbashi. Though you can enjoy visiting only the shrines, you may also find your own interests, walking around Nihonbashi-dori Ave. and Ningyocho-dori Ave.