Itsukushima Shrine (Nagao Benzaiten)
📍 Tochigi, Ashikaga · 6-3177 Tori, Ashikaga, Tochigi
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
The blessing of Benzaiten flows like water, nourishing the talents of all who seek refuge here. Through ages, artists, merchants, and scholars have made pilgrimage to this shrine. The moment when talent shines forth has been witnessed many times. True wealth comes only through virtue cultivated.
Benefits
Bestowal of talentArtistic advancementFinancial prosperity