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Imamiya Ebisu Jinja

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Japanese name: 今宮戎神社

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WHAT TO DOImamiya Ebisu Jinja

Ebessan. On the Toka Ebisu in January, people gather to pray for business prosperity. The faith of a merchant city, surviving as it was.

WHEREOsaka

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Ebessan. On the Toka Ebisu in January, people gather to pray for business prosperity. The faith of a merchant city, surviving as it was.

About this place

Imamiya Ebisu Shrine (今宮戎神社, Imamiya Ebisu jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Naniwa-ku, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. According to legend, it was established in 600 during the reign of Empress Suiko. Its annual festival is held from January 9 to 11. The kami enshrined here included Amaterasu (天照皇大神), Kotoshironushi (事代主命, also known as Ebisu), Susanoo-no-Mikoto (素盞鳴尊), Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto (月読尊), and Wakahiru-me (稚日女尊).

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Founded：600 (traditional) Blessings：Business prosperity, Wealth luck

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