都七福神めぐり

This shrine is said to have been founded in Ken'nin 2 (1202) by Eisai, the founder of the Rinzai sect, as a guardian shrine for Kennin-ji Temple. It is one of the "Three Great Ebisu Shrines of Japan," alongside Nishinomiya and Imamiya Ebisu, and is affectionately known as "Ebesan" by locals. It is revered for its blessings for business prosperity and is also known for the custom of tapping the board next to the main hall to announce one's presence. Located in Higashiyama Ward, about a 6-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station, in the Gion area. *Please check the official website for information on goshuin, opening hours, and fees.

This is a temple of the Nichiren sect, said to have been founded in Genwa 2 (1616), with the official name Myoen-ji. The statue of Daikoku-ten, the principal image, is said to be a work by Dengyo Daishi Saicho, and is affectionately known as "Matsugasaki no Daikoku-san." The temple is also known for the character "法" (Ho) of the Gozan Okuribi (Five Mountains Bonfire Festival) being lit on the mountain behind the temple. The festival day is the 60th day of the Kōshi cycle. Located in Sakyo Ward, about a 10-minute walk from Eizan Railway Shugakuin Station. *Please check the official website for information on goshuin, opening hours, and fees.

Founded in Enryaku 15 (796) and granted to Kukai (Kobo Daishi) in Kōnin 14 (823), this is the head temple of the Shingon sect and a UNESCO World Heritage site, "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto." The five-story pagoda, approximately 55 meters high, is a National Treasure and is known as the tallest wooden pagoda in Japan. The temple is also famous for the National Treasure statue of Kubetsu Bishamon-ten standing figure, which was brought from Tang China. Located in Minami Ward, about a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Toji Station, near Kyoto Station. A Kobo-ichi market is held on the 21st of every month. *Please check the official website for information on goshuin, visiting hours, and fees.

This is a temple of the Shingon sect Chishan school, said to have been founded in Tenreki 5 (951) by Kuya Shonin, known as Ichisyo. It is known for housing the statue of Kuya Shonin (Important Cultural Property, sculpted by Kōshō) from which six Amida Buddhas emerge from the mouth, and the seated statue of Taira no Kiyomori (Important Cultural Property) in the treasure hall. The Benzaiten, one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Kyoto, is enshrined within the temple grounds. Located in Higashiyama Ward, about a 7-minute walk from Keihan Kiyomizu-Gojo Station, in the Kiyomizu/Gion area. *Please check the official website for information on goshuin, visiting hours, and fees.

This is a temple of the Tendai sect, founded in Ninna 4 (888) by the order of Jikaku Daishi Ennin, and is a branch temple of Enryaku-ji Temple on Mt. Hiei. The principal image is Taizan Fukun (Sekizan Daimyojin). It is located at the Hyosho (northeast) from Kyoto Imperial Palace and is revered as a deity for warding off misfortune. A divine monkey, guarding the demon gate of the Imperial Palace, is enshrined on the roof of the worship hall. It is also known as "Momiji-dera" (Maple Temple), a famous spot for autumn foliage. Located in Shugakuin, Sakyo Ward, about a 20-minute walk from Eizan Railway Shugakuin Station. *Please check the official website for information on goshuin, opening hours, and fees.

This is a temple of the Tendai sect, founded in Kankō 1 (1004) by Gyōen Shonin, with the principal image being Senju Kannon. Because Gyōen always wore deerskin, he was called "Kawa-sho" (Leather Saint), and the temple is also commonly called "Kado" (Leather Hall). It is the 19th temple on the Saigoku 33 Kannon Pilgrimage route, and the Jurojin, one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Kyoto, is enshrined within the temple grounds. The current main hall was built in Bunka 12 (1815). Located along Teramachi-dori in Nakagyo Ward, about a 15-minute walk from Subway Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station. *Please check the official website for information on goshuin, visiting hours, and fees.

This is the head temple of the Ōbaku school of Zen Buddhism, founded in Kanbun 1 (1661) by Ingen Ryūki, who came from Ming Dynasty China. The temple buildings, in the style of China's Ming Dynasty, are distinctive, and the Hall of Heavenly Kings, the Hall of Great Heroic Buddhas, and the Dharma Hall are National Treasures. The Hall of Heavenly Kings enshrines a statue of Hotei Son (Miroku Bosatsu). Ingen is also known for introducing Chinese culture to Japan, such as fucha ryori (monastic vegetarian cuisine), sencha (green tea), and the ingen bean. Located in Uji City, about a 5-minute walk from Ōbaku Station on the JR Nara Line and Keihan Uji Line. *Please check the official website for information on goshuin, visiting hours, and fees.