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2007/12/6

松崎町 厳島神社 Matsuzaki-chou Itsukushima-jinja Itsukushima Shrine in Matsuzaki

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Itsukushima Shrine in Ena in Matsuzaki Town, Shizuoka Prefecture, is faithfully worshipped by local people, being popularly called “Benten-san.” The enshrined deity is Ichikishimahime no Mikoto, a deity of water, which was traditionally fused with Benzaiten, one of the Seven Gods of Fortune.

The shrine is atop the 100 stone steps directly starting from the beach in the cape called Kyotaijima (Giant Sea-beam Island) or Benten-jima (Benten Island), which is located to the north of Matsuzaki Beach.

It is said that the shrine is founded in 1525 and the door of the main hall is opened once every 60 years. The last time it was opened was in 1992. The annual festival is held on April 3 every year.

The colony of oak trees (Quercus phillyraeoides A.Gray) in Kyotaijima Cape is designated as a natural monument by the town.

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address
13 Ena, Matsuzaki-cho, Kamo-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture 410-3624
name
Itsukushima Shrine in Matsuzaki
phone
0558-42-0745




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