A Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods and the patron deity of fishermen, merchants, and prosperity. Ebisu shrines are commonly found throughout Japan, often serving local communities as places to pray for good fortune in business and abundant catches.
- Denomination
- Ebisu
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ebisu
- Kami enshrined
- Ebisu
- Coordinates
- 34.7280218, 137.0310272
Visitor tip
Clap loudly when praying, as Ebisu is said to be hard of hearing and needs extra attention to hear your prayers.
Cultural notes
Ebisu is depicted as a smiling fisherman holding a fishing rod and a red sea bream (tai). As one of the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin), Ebisu is particularly revered for bringing luck in commerce and fishing. The deity is unique among the Seven Lucky Gods as the only one of purely Japanese origin.