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Three shrines in one: Hetsunomiya, Nakatsunomiya and Okutsunomiya. Counted among the three great Benten shrines of Japan, and revered as a deity of the performing arts.
About this place
Enoshima Shrine (江島神社) is a Shinto shrine in Enoshima, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan. The shrine is dedicated to the worship of the kami Benten. Enoshima-jinja comprises three shrines, He-tsu-miya, Naka-tsu-miya and Oku-tsu-miya. According to legend, 12th-century Japanese ruler Hōjō Tokimasa visited the shrine to pray for prosperity, and there heard a prophecy from a mysterious woman, who left behind three scales, which became his family crest.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded：552 (traditional) Designation：Important Cultural Property Blessings：Performing arts, Matchmaking, Wealth luck
Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Official website
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