Many people are working hard to achieve their ideal career, applying for transfers and actively searching for new jobs, but are unable to achieve the results they desire and find themselves in a dilemma.

If you're on the verge of crying out, "I've run out of options!", why not pour out your feelings to the gods? Whether your prayers improve your situation or you're scolded and told to "come back and try again" may depend on your own efforts, but organizing your desires in your mind before visiting a shrine is sure to be beneficial for everyone.

Let's get started by introducing a list of shrines in Tokyo that are perfect for those hoping to improve their career luck.

■ Hie Shrine

If you have a burning desire to carry the future of Japan on your shoulders, we recommend Hie Shrine. This power spot has long been favored by those with important jobs that support the country. The enshrined deity is Ooyamakuhi no Kami. He is the god who rules over mountains and water, dominates the earth, and protects the growth and development of all things. He is also home to a statue of a monkey, the god's messenger who helps drive away evil spirits, and monkey-face talismans are also sold here, making it a great place for those who love cute characters as much as they love career advancement.

Address: 2-10-5 Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

3-minute walk from Akasaka Station

■Ono Terusaki Shrine

A must-visit for any fan of Japanese movies is Ono Terusaki Shrine in Taito Ward. This shrine is said to bring good luck in careers, as the late actor Atsumi Kiyoshi visited the shrine to pray for success in his early career. When Kiyoshi Atsumi was struggling to make it big as an actor, he confided in a friend about his anxiety over his lack of success. He was told, "In life, you can't have everything you want. If you want something, you have to give up something else." He then prayed at the shrine, saying, "I'll never smoke again, so please give me a job." Soon after, he achieved his big break with the TV drama "Otoko wa Tsurai yo." So, if you visit this shrine, you might want to be prepared to give up something.

Address: 2-13-14 Shitaya, Taito-ku, Tokyo
3-minute walk from Iriya Station

■ Mimeguri Shrine

Freelancers and self-employed people should visit Mimeguri Shrine in Mukojima. Worshipped as the guardian deity of the Mitsui family, the shrine is still worshipped by the Mitsui family and its group companies today. The shrine's blessings for business prosperity are evident, as evidenced by the group's prosperity. In addition to the foxes that guard the shrine, Daikoku and Ebisu are also enshrined here, so it is believed that the shrine's power is quite immense.
Address: 2-5-17 Mukojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
8-minute walk from Honjo-Azumabashi Station
■Eishin-ji Temple
Finally, we'll introduce a temple, not a shrine. Eishin-ji Temple in Taito Ward has long been famous for its strong benefits in career advancement and business prosperity. It has a long history, having been founded during the Keicho era (1596-1614). The temple is known for housing the "Sanmen Daikokuten" statue, which is said to have been created by Kobo Daishi and combines Daikoku with Benzaiten and Bishamonten. With the three gods combined, it is worth praying with all your heart, anticipating great benefits.
Address: 2-5-14 Shitaya, Taito-ku, Tokyo
3-minute walk from Iriya Station