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Hiruko Shrine

蛭子神社

Hiruko Jinja

Yamaguchi

A Shinto shrine dedicated to Hiruko-no-mikoto, who is identified with Ebisu, the deity of fishing, commerce, and good fortune. The shrine serves the local community as a place of worship for prosperity and maritime protection.

宗派
Ebisu
宗教
shinto
祭神
Hiruko-no-mikoto (Ebisu)
祀られている神
Hiruko-no-mikoto, Ebisu
座標
34.0276272, 131.8280692

参拝のヒント

Visit during the New Year period when many locals come to pray for business prosperity and good fortune in the coming year.

文化的背景

Hiruko-no-mikoto is traditionally considered the first child of Izanagi and Izanami who was cast away due to being born without bones, but later became revered as the beneficent deity Ebisu. This transformation represents themes of redemption and the hidden potential for good fortune.

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