Shinto shrine
Imamiya Ebisu Jinja
今宮戎神社（いまみやえびすじんじゃ）
Naniwa, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
A shrine in Naniwa Ward, Osaka, enshrining five kami, beginning with Kotoshironushi no Mikoto, who is affectionately known as Ebisu-sama. Every January, during Tōka Ebisu, many people come to worship seeking lucky bamboo branches (fukuzasa).
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Amaterashimasu Sumeōmikami, Kotoshironushi no Mikoto (Ebisu-sama), Susanoo no Mikoto, Tsukuyomi no Mikoto, Wakahirume no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, it began in the time of Empress Suiko, when Prince Shōtoku built Shitennō-ji and the kami was enshrined as the guardian of its west side. It was once close to the shore and supplied fresh fish to the imperial court, and it was also worshipped as the guardian of the beach market opened in the late Heian period. Around the Genroku era of the Edo period, Tōka Ebisu is said to have become a festival close to its present form.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 今宮戎神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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