Wakamatsu Ebisu Jinja

📍 Fukuoka, Kitakyushu City · 1-12-7 Honmachi, Wakamatsu Ward

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Available

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

Wakamatsu Ebisu Jinja is a shrine dedicated to Ebisu enshrined in the port town of Wakamatsu. Located facing the sea in Wakamatsu, it has long gathered the faith of those engaged in fishing and maritime commerce. Ebisu is known as one of the Seven Lucky Gods and the deity of prosperous business, particularly venerated by those in the fishing industry and merchants. The shrine has walked together with the development of Wakamatsu Port, continuously watching over the prosperity of the region. Even today, many visitors come to offer prayers for prosperous business and maritime safety.

Benefits

prosperous businessmaritime safetybountiful catchhousehold safetygood fortune and prosperitytraffic safety

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