A Shinto shrine dedicated to Daikokuten, one of the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin) in Japanese Buddhism and Shintoism. Daikoku is revered as a deity of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune, often depicted carrying a magic mallet and standing on rice bales. The shrine serves as a place for worshippers to pray for financial success, bountiful harvests, and general prosperity.
- Denomination
- Daikoku
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Daikokuten (Okuninushi-no-Mikoto)
- Kami enshrined
- Daikokuten, Okuninushi-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 34.8110164, 137.2318198
Visitor tip
Many visitors bring offerings of rice or small coins when praying for financial prosperity and business success.
Cultural notes
Daikokuten originated from the Hindu deity Mahakala but became incorporated into Japanese folk religion as one of the Seven Lucky Gods. He is particularly popular among merchants and farmers, and is often paired with Ebisu as a duo representing commercial prosperity and good fortune.