A Shinto shrine in Wakayama Prefecture dedicated to Hiruko-no-Mikoto, who is venerated as Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. The shrine serves as an important center for worship of this deity associated with fishing, commerce, and good fortune.
- Denomination
- Ebisu
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hiruko-no-Mikoto (Ebisu)
- Kami enshrined
- Hiruko-no-Mikoto, Ebisu
- Coordinates
- 34.2756007, 135.4352384
Visitor tip
Visit during the morning hours for a peaceful atmosphere and consider offering prayers for business prosperity or safe travels.
Cultural notes
Hiruko-no-Mikoto is identified with Ebisu, the patron deity of fishermen and merchants. According to mythology, Hiruko was the first child of Izanagi and Izanami but was born without bones and set adrift on the sea, later becoming a protective deity of maritime activities and prosperity.