Ebisujima Shrine
蛭子嶋神社
Ebisujima Shrine: a small island shrine dedicated to safe childbirth, worth visiting for its unique history.
What it is
- A shrine on Ebisujima island, in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture.
- Dedicated to an empress who gave birth to a prince here.
- She became the deity of safe childbirth.
- The area was a hub for water transport and fishing.
What to see
- The shrine's rational architecture.
- The island setting of the shrine.
Getting there
- 10-20 minute walk from Ogura Station.
- 20-minute walk from Uji Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府宇治市槇島町石橋28 Open in Google Maps
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