Asakusa Temple Fortune Drawing Guide

The temple has a fortune-drawing spot. First, throw a coin, then shake the bamboo stick container, and open the corresponding drawer based on the stick that falls out. If you draw a 'Daikichi' (great fortune), happily keep the stick; if you draw an unlucky one, no worries, just tie it to the rope nearby, and you can lock the bad luck there, dispelling the gloom and leaving with a light heart. I drew a 'Kichi' (which is about the level of an SR, with SSR being 'Daikichi'), and on the stick, there was a poem hinting at fate, as well as fortunes regarding travel, marriage, and other aspects, with English and detailed interpretations on the back. After studying it carefully, I personally found it quite accurate. Although my friend was unfortunate to draw an unlucky one, by tying the stick to the side, indeed! A few days later, at the Fushimi Inari Taisha, they had a strong turnaround and drew a 'Daikichi'! In front of Asakusa Temple is a snack street, with many places selling Wagashi (Japanese sweets) and Ningyo-yaki (doll cakes).