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Ichikishima Shrine

市杵島神社

Ichikishima Jinja

Nara

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.

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