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Mikawa Ebisu Shrine

三河えびす社

Mikawa Ebisu-sha

A local Ebisu shrine in the Mikawa region dedicated to the fortune deity Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese folk religion. The shrine serves the local community as a place to pray for prosperity in business and good fortune in fishing.

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Denomination
Ebisu
Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Ebisu
Kami enshrined
Ebisu
Coordinates
34.8477176, 137.4207594

Visitor tip

Ebisu shrines are especially popular during the New Year period when people pray for business prosperity and good fortune for the coming year.

Cultural notes

Ebisu is particularly venerated as a deity of prosperity, good fortune, and honest work. As one of the Seven Lucky Gods, Ebisu is often depicted holding a fishing rod and sea bream, symbolizing abundance from the sea.