A Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods and a popular deity associated with fishing, commerce, and prosperity. Ebisu shrines are found throughout Japan and are especially popular among merchants and fishermen who pray for business success and bountiful catches.
- Denomination
- Ebisu
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ebisu, deity of fishing, commerce, and good fortune
- Kami enshrined
- Ebisu
- Coordinates
- 34.9552551, 137.1694255
Visitor tip
Business owners and merchants often visit to pray for commercial success, especially during New Year or before important business ventures.
Cultural notes
Ebisu is unique among the Seven Lucky Gods as the only one of purely Japanese origin. Often depicted holding a fishing rod and a sea bream, he represents honest labor and fair dealing in business. Many Ebisu shrines hold festivals called Ebisu-ko or Toka Ebisu, particularly popular in commercial districts.