Wakamatsu Ebisu-jinja, Shinto shrine in Japan
Wakamatsu Ebisu-jinja is a small Shinto shrine located in Wakamatsu-ku district in the city of Kitakyushu. The simple wooden structure with tiled roof houses a sacred shining stone and is framed by an old pine tree that marks the grounds.
The shrine was founded approximately 1,800 years ago when Emperor Chūai and Empress Jingū traveled through the region and a shining stone was found from the sea floor. This sacred stone remains preserved at the shrine today and symbolizes the protection of the sea gods.
Wakamatsu Ebisu-jinja is dedicated to Ebisu, the god of good fortune and prosperity in Japanese tradition. Visitors come to pray for business success or to give thanks, offering coins and bowing quietly before the main hall as they make their wishes.
The shrine is within walking distance of Wakamatsu Ferry Terminal and Wakamatsu Station, making it easy to reach. You can spend a few minutes here in quiet reflection, especially in the early morning or late afternoon when the atmosphere feels calm.
The name origin comes from an old story: a fisherman planted a pine tree next to the sacred stone and sang a song about the blue sea and green pine. The name Wakamatsu means "young pine" and still reflects this ancient memory.
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