恵比寿神社, Shinto shrine in Japan
Ebisu Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Shibuya dedicated to the deity Ebisu. The grounds feature a simply designed main temple, a prayer area, and several small auxiliary buildings that together form a compact yet well-organized sacred space.
The shrine was founded to venerate Ebisu, one of the seven gods of good fortune, and developed into an important local place of worship. Over the centuries, it retained its role as a gathering place for people seeking blessings for their daily work.
The shrine is dedicated to Ebisu, a figure in Japanese folklore associated with prosperity and good fortune in trade. Visitors come here to seek blessings for their business or work, giving the place a living everyday significance.
The shrine sits in a lively neighborhood and is easy to reach on foot, with entrances clearly marked. Visitors can stop by anytime to pray or make offerings without any special preparation needed.
The shrine's name is woven into modern Tokyo's geography, as the nearby Ebisu train station was named after it and shapes the neighborhood. This makes it a quiet landmark within one of the city's busiest districts.
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