A Shinto shrine in Wakayama Prefecture dedicated to Hiruko no Mikoto, also known as Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. Hiruko is revered as a deity of fishing, commerce, and good fortune.
- 宗派
- Hiruko
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Hiruko no Mikoto (Ebisu)
- 祀られている神
- Hiruko no Mikoto, Ebisu
- 座標
- 34.2918183, 135.4686775
参拝のヒント
Pray for business success and safe travels, especially if involved in fishing or maritime activities.
文化的背景
Hiruko no Mikoto is identified with Ebisu, the deity of fishermen and merchants. According to mythology, Hiruko was the first child of Izanagi and Izanami but was born without bones and set adrift at sea, later becoming a protective deity of maritime activities and prosperity.