A shrine dedicated to Daikokuten, one of the Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin) widely venerated for bringing prosperity, good fortune, and bountiful harvests. Daikoku is typically depicted as a smiling figure with a large sack of rice, standing on rice bales.
- Denomination
- Daikoku
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Daikokuten
- Kami enshrined
- Daikokuten
- Coordinates
- 33.5026694, 132.7742617
Visitor tip
Visitors often pray for business success and good fortune, especially during the New Year period.
Cultural notes
Daikokuten originated from the Hindu deity Mahakala but was adapted into Japanese Buddhism and Shinto as a benevolent god of wealth and agriculture. As one of the Seven Lucky Gods, Daikoku is especially popular during New Year celebrations and is often invoked by merchants and farmers seeking prosperity.