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Ebisu Shrine

恵比須神社

Ebisu Jinja

Kumamoto

A Shinto shrine dedicated to Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods, revered as a deity of prosperity, fishing, and commerce. Ebisu shrines are commonly found throughout Japan, serving local communities as places to pray for business success and good fortune.

Denomination
Ebisu
Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Ebisu
Kami enshrined
Ebisu
Coordinates
32.3941335, 130.4102472

Visitor tip

Many visitors pray for business prosperity and bring offerings related to commerce or fishing.

Cultural notes

Ebisu is depicted as a smiling fisherman carrying a fishing rod and a red sea bream, symbolizing abundance and good luck. As the only purely Japanese deity among the Seven Lucky Gods, Ebisu holds special significance in Japanese folklore and is particularly popular among merchants and fishermen.

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