鬼子母神

This shrine is dedicated to Kishimojin (Hariti), a Buddhist-origin deity who transformed from a child-devouring demon into a protective mother goddess after being converted by the Buddha. Worshippers come here primarily to pray for safe childbirth, children's health and well-being, and family protection, as Kishimojin is renowned as a guardian of mothers and children. The shrine represents the syncretic blend of Buddhist and Shinto traditions common in Japanese folk religion, where this originally Indian deity became deeply integrated into local spiritual practices focused on maternal and family welfare.