Usokae Bullfinch Exchange

The Kameido Tenjin Shrine isn’t just popular for its annual chrysanthemum festival – the grounds have hosted a unique Shinto ritual since 1820. Bullfinches are considered to bring good luck, and the shrine provides figurines in the shape of that little bird on January 24 and 25. If you’re an annual visitor, simply exchange your old figurine from the previous year with a new one. Otherwise, get started by picking one from the large collection – the birds come in different sizes ranging between ¥500 and ¥7,000. All wooden figurines are handmade by the shrine’s priests – luck, success and happiness sorted.