Bishamonten: Guardian of the North, God of Victory and Fortune
Bishamonten is one of the Four Heavenly Kings, the guardian deity of the north, also known as Vaishravana or Tamonten. Revered by warlords such as Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen, and counted among the Seven Gods of Fortune, this article traces the full scope of Bishamonten worship through sacred sites including Kurama-dera, Bishamondo, and Takkoku Bishamondo.