Shinto shrine
Nishinomiya Jinja
西宮神社（にしのみやじんじゃ）
Nishinomiya, Hyōgo Prefecture
The head shrine of Ebisu-sama. In Nishinomiya, Hiruko no Ōkami is enshrined as Ebisu Ōkami, and the shrine passes down the prayers of people by the sea.
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
Ebisu Ōkami (Hiruko no Ōkami) and the kami Amaterasu, Ōkuninushi and Susanoo
History and things to know
There is a tradition that fishermen pulled a sacred statue up from the sea and, following an oracle, moved it to Nishinomiya. The main sanctuary consists of three halls; Amaterasu Ōmikami and Ōkuninushi no Ōkami are enshrined in the center, and Susanoo no Ōkami in the west.
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)
- 西宮神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-16 確認）
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