Benzaitengu
弁財天宮
Benzaitengu is a historic shrine in Nagasaki Prefecture, offering a glimpse into local whaling culture.
What it is
- Shrine established in 1690 by Jin'uemon Eguchi.
- Dedicated to the deity Tagirihime-no-kami.
- Enshrines a divided spirit of Kamakura Benzaiten.
- Served as guardian deity for the Arikawa whaling group.
When to go
- Annual grand festival on February 12.
- Benzaiten Festival in mid-January.
- Benzaiten Festival includes whale songs and taiko drumming.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
長崎県南松浦郡新上五島町有川郷 Open in Google Maps
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