【Goshuin Book】Famous Shrines and Temples Across Japan, Auspicious Items, Departure, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Nene, Nikko Toshogu Shrine It is said that collecting Goshuin stamps will improve your luck and grant your wishes. Starting Point: Kodai-ji Temple in Kyoto. Kodai-ji Temple was founded by Kita no Mandokoro (Nene), the lawful wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, to mourn Hideyoshi's soul. Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine God of Scholarship For over 1,100 years, Tenjin-sama has been widely revered as the god of scholarship, the god of culture and art, and the god of warding off evil, and continues to be worshiped as a source of comfort for people's hearts. Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is the head shrine of all Tenmangu shrines in the country, and is called the "Kan-seibyo," the only sacred place as the mausoleum of Michizane Sugawara. Nikko Toshogu Shrine This shrine enshrines Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate, in the 3rd year of Genna (1617). Lord Ieyasu was born on December 26, 1542, at Okazaki Castle in Mikawa Province (Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture). He overcame hardships from his childhood, pacified the Warring States period, and established the feudal system. He then formed order and organization in the world, promoted scholarship, and developed industry, laying the foundation for 260 years of peace and culture in the Edo period, and greatly contributed to the development of modern Japan. This is a very valuable item containing Goshuin stamps from 38 other famous shrines and temples across Japan. It is said that collecting Goshuin stamps will improve your luck and grant your wishes. Thank you for viewing.