Imamiya Ebisu Shrine

What it is

• Founded in 600 by Prince Shotoku.
• Enshrines Ebisu, one of the Osaka Seven Lucky Gods.
• Known as "Ebessan," god of business prosperity.

What to see

• Main hall and worship hall, rebuilt in 1956.
• Shrine buildings rebuilt by Toyotomi Hideyori in the Keicho era.

When to go

• Tokamachi Ebisu festival is held annually from January 9th to 11th.
• Toka Ebisu Shinto Ritual is an intangible folk cultural property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.