Ebisu
恵比須
God of fishing, commerce, and good fortune; one of the Seven Gods of Fortune (Shichifukujin)
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Ebisu is one of the Seven Gods of Fortune (Shichifukujin) and the only one of purely Japanese Shinto origin. He is depicted as a cheerful, bearded fisherman holding a large sea bream and a fishing rod. His identity is complex: he is often equated with Hiruko (the 'leech child' born imperfect to Izanagi and Izanami) or with Kotoshironushi, son of Okuninushi.
Ebisu is the patron deity of fishermen, merchants, and laborers. The Tōka Ebisu festival on the 10th day of January draws millions to Imamiya Ebisu Shrine in Osaka and Nishinomiya Shrine in Hyogo. He is associated with the sound of the waves and the bounty of the sea, symbolizing hard work rewarded with abundance.
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Shrines Dedicated to This Deity
| Shrine | Prefecture | Network Role |
|---|---|---|
| Imamiya Ebisu Shrine 今宮戎神社 | Osaka | Major shrine |
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Who is Ebisu in Japanese mythology?
Ebisu (恵比須) is God of fishing, commerce, and good fortune; one of the Seven Gods of Fortune (Shichifukujin). This deity appears in Kojiki & Nihon Shoki and is enshrined at 1 shrines across Japan.
What shrines are dedicated to Ebisu?
There are 1 shrines in our database dedicated to Ebisu, including Imamiya Ebisu Shrine.
What myths involve Ebisu?
Ebisu appears in myths from Kojiki & Nihon Shoki. The deity is known as God of fishing, commerce, and good fortune; one of the Seven Gods of Fortune (Shichifukujin).