Located in the city of Notsu, Hokkaido, the Great Eight-Fold Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Ebisu, revered as a patron of fishermen and prosperity. Built during the Edo period, the shrine's architecture reflects traditional Hokkaidan designs with wooden buildings and tatami floors.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ebisu
- Kami enshrined
- Ebisu, Inari
- Coordinates
- 42.5522467, 142.3278775
Visitor tip
For those visiting on a Sunday, consider stopping by the nearby Notsu Market to try local seafood and experience Hokkaidan culture.
Cultural notes
As a shrine dedicated to Ebisu, the god of prosperity and good fortune, the Great Eight-Fold Shrine is often visited for blessings before fishing trips or business ventures. The shrine's unique architectural design, featuring curved wooden beams reminiscent of a boat's hull, reflects its origins as a humble fishing village temple.
Historical note
Built in 1679 during the Edo period, the Great Eight-Fold Shrine was relocated to its current site in 1896.