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Ebisu Shrine

蛭子社

Ebisu-sha

A Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin) in Japanese mythology. Ebisu is revered as the deity of fishermen, luck, and working men, as well as the guardian of the health of small children.

宗派
Ebisu
宗教
shinto
祭神
Ebisu
祀られている神
Ebisu
座標
34.7759745, 137.0868417

文化的背景

Ebisu is unique among the Seven Lucky Gods as the only one of purely Japanese origin. Often depicted holding a fishing rod and a large red sea bream (tai), he represents prosperity, good fortune in business, and bountiful catches for fishermen.