A shrine dedicated to Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto, one of the three goddess sisters born from the conflict between Amaterasu and Susanoo. The deity is associated with water, beauty, and good fortune, and is often syncretized with the Buddhist goddess Benzaiten.
- 宗派
- Benzaiten
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto
- 祀られている神
- Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto
- 座標
- 34.5188706, 135.7989566
参拝のヒント
Look for water features or proximity to ponds, as Ichikishima shrines are traditionally associated with water deities.
文化的背景
Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto is one of the three Munakata goddesses revered for protection of seafarers and maritime activities. The deity became closely associated with Benzaiten through Buddhist-Shinto syncretism, making these shrines popular for prayers regarding beauty, arts, and financial prosperity.