Shrine · Nishinomiya
Nishinomiya Shrine 西宮神社
Head shrine of about 3,500 Ebisu shrines in Japan, famous for the 'lucky man' race on January 10 during the Toka Ebisu festival.
Hours5:00-19:00 (Apr-Aug); 5:00-18:30 (Mar, Sep); 5:00-18:00 (Oct-Feb)
PriceFree
Getting thereHanshin Nishinomiya Station, 5 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeJanuary 9-11 (Toka Ebisu)
Address1-17 Shakecho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo 662-0974
Websitenishinomiya-ebisu.com
About
Nishinomiya Shrine is dedicated to Ebisu, god of commerce and fishing, and is known locally as 'Nishinomiya no Ebessan'. Its main hall is in an unusual triple-gabled style, and the grounds hold a red gate and long earthen wall that are Important Cultural Properties. Each January 10 at 6:00 runners race from the gate to the hall to become the year's 'fuku-otoko'.
Highlights
- Toka Ebisu festival and fuku-otoko race (Jan 9-11)
- Akamon red gate and Daineri-bei wall (Important Cultural Properties)
- Ebisu exhibition room
- Nishinomiya sake district nearby
Tips
- 5 min walk from Hanshin Nishinomiya Station
- Gates open 5:00 to 18:00-19:00 depending on season
- Combine with Nada/Nishinomiya sake breweries
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