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Itabashi Seven Lucky Gods Walking Tour January 5, 2024 (Friday)Itabashi Seven Lucky Gods Walking Tour January 5, 2024 (Friday)

　It is said that Kintaro Tanaka, a sculptor who lived in Kumano-cho, created these seven gods of good fortune around 1937 and donated them to temples in Itabashi Ward, including Nerima Ward. 　The day of the tour was blessed with fine weather, and participants enjoyed touring the 10-km long course together. 　The course included Noumanji Temple (Jurojin), Saikoji Temple (Hotei), Saikoin Temple (Daikokuten), Kanmeiji Temple (Ebisu), Monjuin Temple (Bishamonten), Chomeiji Temple (Fukurokuju), Anyouin Temple (Benzaiten), and the following temples