Ichikishima Jinja
📍 Hokkaido, Nemuro · 2 Bentenjima, Nemuro, Hokkaido 087-0303
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Ichikishima Jinja, enshrined on Bentenjima in Nemuro, honors the goddess Benzaiten. Since ancient times, she has been known as the deity of music and commerce, drawing countless merchants and artists as pilgrims. This sacred place has been the wellspring of Nemuro's prosperity.
Benefits
Prosperous businessProtection of BenzaitenBlooming of artistic talent
