Hanjō-jinja, Shinto shrine in Japan
Hanjō-jinja is a small Shinto shrine in Shimogyō-ku featuring simple traditional wooden architecture with a thatched roof, standing on this site for over a thousand years. The three Munakata Goddesses enshrined here, particularly Ichikishimahime, are associated with wealth and business success.
The shrine was founded during the Heian period and has survived warfare and urban changes over the centuries. A legendary tale about a young woman whose spirit came to be honored at this site after her death shaped its significance in the community from the Kamakura period onward.
Hanjō-jinja is deeply woven into neighborhood life and attracts business owners seeking prosperity and success through prayer. Visitors leave small wooden wish plaques and purchase amulets featuring symbols of wealth or protection, which remain visible around the shrine grounds.
The shrine is free to enter and located conveniently near Shijo and Karasuma stations, accessible on foot or by bus. Visitors arriving by car will find parking lots in the surrounding area, though none are available on the shrine grounds.
Hanjō-jinja is said to be the only shrine in Japan dedicated specifically to supporting business success. A mysterious site called Hannyozuka at the end of a nearby alley holds an ancient story about a woman whose spirit has been honored at this location for over a thousand years.
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