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Hiruko Shrine

蛭子神社

Hiruko Jinja

Yamaguchi

A Shinto shrine dedicated to Hiruko-no-mikoto, who is identified with Ebisu, the deity of fishing, commerce, and good fortune. The shrine serves the local community as a place of worship for prosperity and maritime protection.

Denomination
Ebisu
Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Hiruko-no-mikoto (Ebisu)
Kami enshrined
Hiruko-no-mikoto, Ebisu
Coordinates
34.0276272, 131.8280692

Visitor tip

Visit during the New Year period when many locals come to pray for business prosperity and good fortune in the coming year.

Cultural notes

Hiruko-no-mikoto is traditionally considered the first child of Izanagi and Izanami who was cast away due to being born without bones, but later became revered as the beneficent deity Ebisu. This transformation represents themes of redemption and the hidden potential for good fortune.

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