A local Ebisu shrine in Nara Prefecture dedicated to the deity Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Japanese folklore. Ebisu shrines are traditionally associated with fishing, commerce, and prosperity.
- Denomination
- Ebisu
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ebisu
- Kami enshrined
- Ebisu
- Coordinates
- 34.6804554, 135.8298798
Visitor tip
Pray for business success and good fortune, as Ebisu is particularly favored by merchants and those seeking prosperity.
Cultural notes
Ebisu is revered as a god of fishermen, merchants, and good fortune. As one of the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin), Ebisu is typically depicted holding a fishing rod and a sea bream, symbolizing abundance and prosperity.