A local shrine in Shimoichi town dedicated to Hiruko no Mikoto, also known as Ebisu, the deity of fishing, luck, and working men. The shrine serves the local community and maintains traditional Shinto practices in this historic area of Nara Prefecture.
- Denomination
- Hiruko
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hiruko no Mikoto (Ebisu)
- Kami enshrined
- Hiruko no Mikoto, Ebisu
- Coordinates
- 34.3751513, 135.7877398
Visitor tip
Visit during local festivals when the community gathers to honor Ebisu for good fortune in work and daily life.
Cultural notes
Hiruko, meaning 'leech child,' is identified with Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. Despite the deity's origins as a cast-away child in mythology, Ebisu became beloved as a protector of fishermen, merchants, and laborers, representing perseverance and good fortune.