Shorinzan Darumaji Temple, Takasaki-shi, Japan
Shorinzan Darumaji Temple is the origin of “Takasaki Daruma” doll which is one of the famous lucky charms in Japan. The temple is constructed in 1697 and daruma dolls which completed its task for the past year are brought and piled up in the temple. On 6 and 7 January every year, “Shorinzan Nanakusa-Taisai Daruma-ichi” is held and many visitors come for the new daruma dolls.
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