Located in Tokyo's Nihonbashi area, Koami Shrine is an extremely popular destination in Tokyo for powerful good luck, warding off misfortune, and improving financial fortune!
Although this historic shrine is small, it contains a powerful energy field. Its best-known feature is Zeniarai Benzaiten, also known as Tokyo Zeniarai Benten. Many worshippers come specifically to place coins in the washing basin and rinse them, praying for wealth to pour in. In addition, the shrine's wide variety of omamori charms and bracelets are must-buys for visitors. Whether you're praying for powerful good luck and protection from misfortune, better financial fortune, or health and safety, they are said to be very effective. Endless crowds come every day to worship and seek good luck. This is definitely an incredibly powerful spiritual spot you shouldn't miss in Tokyo!
Verified [Verified] denotes information that has been published with confirmation of its owing parties.
Koami Shrine
Pray for good fortune, wealth, and ward away bad luck.
Koami Shrine was established in 1466, and is located in Ningyocho, with various nostalgic restaurants, and offices. It evaded destruction from the Great Tokyo Air Raids. Soldiers who went to the battlefield carrying charms from the shrine miraculously returned, making the shrine popular as a spot for good luck and warding away bad luck.
The main deity enshrined is the Ichikishimahimeno-kami, known as the god of wealth and asset fortunes alongside the Benzaiten. The left side of the shrine features the statue of the eponymous god known as the “Coin Washing Well”. When keeping a coin washed in this well, it leads to wealth and fortune. Its powers are popular as the “Tokyo Zeniarai (Coin Washing) Benten”. Crossing the Torii gates, to the left is the smiling, cute “Fukurokujyu” statue. Pat its head to bring fortunes in health, popularity, good luck, wealth and more.
Charms adorned with dragons, horned owl, turtles and other animals related to good luck are sold. Popular good luck charms such as Omikuji (paper fortune) made with real cocoons are sold. The shrine grounds are always crowded with worshippers who wish for luck and fortune.
Highlights
-
Popular as a place for good fortune, and warding away bad luck.
-
Tokyo Zeniarai Benten, a well water that brings wealth if visitors wash their coins with this water.
-
Original good luck charms are popular.
Photos
-
Located in the office district of Ningyocho, popular with visitors.
-
Ichikishimahimeno-kami statue, known as the Fortune Boat riding Benzaiten.
-
Pray for fortune in wealth at the Zeniarai (Coin washing) well.
-
Omikuji (paper fortune) inside a real cocoon, “Cocoon Ball Omikuji” 300 yen
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
Q
Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)
Sorry, we don’t.
Q
Do you have shrine’s red ink stamps?
Koami Shrine, Benzaiten, Fukurokujyu (Hatsuho-ryo (Ceremony fee) 500 yen each)
Kirie, Shuin red ink stamps (Koami Shrine, Benzaiten 1000 yen each)
Q
Do you have a parking space?
Sorry, we don’t.
Q
Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
Reviews
Some reviews are AI-translated.
-
-
Koami Shrine is not very large, but it has a solemn and peaceful atmosphere. It’s a well-known spiritual spot in Tokyo. Many people come here to pray for good luck, financial fortune, and safety. It’s worth stopping by for a visit.
-
-
This shrine is known for strong luck and bringing in wealth, so a lot of people come here specifically to pray for financial luck. It’s pretty famous.
The money-washing area is really popular. Everyone lines up to wash their money, which is kind of fun. The shrine is small, but it has a strong sense of energy and doesn’t feel casual or thrown together.
-
-
Koami Shrine is famous for bringing good luck and wealth. You can boost your fortune here! The charms, omikuji, and ema are all worth buying—highly recommend!
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 小網神社
- Postal Code
- 103-0016
- Address
- 16-23 Nihonbashi Koamicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Telephone
- 03-3668-1080
- Closed
- Open every day
- Business Hours
- Always open（Conferment place 9:00am-5:00pm）
- Admission
- Free
- Access
- 5 min walk from Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Ningyocho Station A2 Exit.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)