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Ichikishima Shrine

市杵嶋神社

Ichikishima Jinja

A Shinto shrine dedicated to Ichikishima-hime-no-mikoto, one of the three goddess daughters of the sea god Susanoo. Often associated with water, prosperity, and the arts, this deity is frequently syncretized with the Buddhist goddess Benzaiten.

宗派
Benzaiten
宗教
shinto
祭神
Ichikishima-hime-no-mikoto
祀られている神
Ichikishima-hime-no-mikoto
座標
34.909402, 136.9506651

参拝のヒント

Look for water features or artistic motifs in the shrine architecture, as these often reflect the deity's connection to both water and the arts.

文化的背景

Ichikishima-hime-no-mikoto is one of the three Munakata goddesses, divine protectors of seafarers and trade routes. The deity's association with water and artistic pursuits led to widespread veneration throughout Japan, particularly in coastal regions.