Tour of Japanese shrines and temples 
【Fukutoku Shrine (Meibuki Inari) summary】
The Fukutoku Shrine is said to have been located in the vicinity of Nihonbashi Muromachi 2-chome during the Jougan era (859-876), although the exact date of its founding is unknown. It is said that Tokugawa Hidetada, the third Tokugawa Shogun, who paid a visit to this shrine, saw young spring buds sprouting on the torii gate with sawtooth oak bark, and gave the shrine the name Mebuki Inari, which is another name for the Company. The shrine has been relocated four times due to earthquakes, war damage, etc. Since 2006, it has been moved to its current location due to the Nihonbashi Muromachi redevelopment project, and was rebuilt in 2014. The shrine is surrounded by skyscrapers, and the name “FUKUTOKU” (fortune) is believed to bring good luck in winning lotteries and increasing one’s financial fortune. The shrine enshrines Ugano Goryojin and Benzaiten, one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune.
【Fukutoku Shrine (Meibuki Inari) 】
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It is a small shrine, but it is indeed an urban shrine. It is a small shrine, but as one would expect from a city shrine, it was well cleaned and maintained.
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Since the sale of lottery tickets was permitted in the Edo period (1603-1867), the temple is believed to bring good luck in winning the lottery, and the number of visitors to the temple is relatively large.
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The Fukutoku Forest, created adjacent to the park, is beautifully green, with flowers in bloom depending on the season, and water running through it.
【Fukutoku Shrine (Meibuki Inari) Nearby attractions】
Nihonbashi Bridge
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【Fukutoku Shrine (Meibuki Inari) Access】
Manager’s Comments
Surrounded by beautifully maintained buildings in the heart of the city, the shrine has a mysterious charm. Although it has been finished in a modern style and turned into a commercial facility, is this also the fate of urban shrines? I would like to express my gratitude for the miracle that the shrine has undergone various changes over its long history and remains here today in a new form thanks to the efforts of many people.
Fukutoku Shrine, 2-4-14 Nihonbashi-Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0022, Japan
※No parking is available.
1 minute walk from Exit A6 of Mitsukoshimae Station on Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hanzomon Line
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