Enoshima Shrine

It originated in the 552th year of Emperor Kinmei (XNUMX), when a god was enshrined in a cave (Iwaya) on the island.
Okutsumiya,Nakatsumiya,HetsumiyaAs a god who has the merit of improving the arts, inviting the god of the sea, the god of water, happiness, and treasure.Enshrine the goddesses of the three sisters.
moreoverBenzaitenIs also enshrinedFamous as one of Japan's three major Benzaiten.

Since the 700th year of Emperor Monmu (1600), the island has been visited by famous monks looking for their gods, and in the XNUMXth year of Keicho (XNUMX), Ieyasu Tokugawa also visited and the shoguns from generation to generation.Illness cure, easy delivery, travel safetyIt is said that he prayed for such things.　

* Okutsumiya
The eldest sister of the three sistersGod who protects the sea peacefullyIs said to beTakiribime (Tagitsuhime no Mikoto)Is enshrined.
Okutsugu, which is the closest to Iwaya (the birthplace of the legend of Ryujin) overlooking Sagami Bay, was once called the main shrine or Otabisho, and during the period from April to October when seawater enters the Iwaya main shrine, It is said that the principal image has moved here.
The shrine was extremely magnificent, but it was destroyed by fire in 12.The next year, the current shrine (Irimoya-zukuri) was rebuilt, and the roof was restored in 1841.Furthermore, in 54, the main shrine was renovated for the first time in 1979 years.

* Nakatsumiya
Ichikishimahime MikotoWas enshrined and was founded by Jikaku Daishi in the 3rd year of Ninju (853).In the second year of Genroku (1689), the fifth shogun, Tsunayoshi Tokugawa, rebuilt the Gongen-style shrine, which consists of the main shrine, the coin hall, and the worship hall.The current shrine was completely renovated in 8, and the shrine with a clear vermilion color from the time of Genroku 1996 was reproduced.In 2, the floorboards of the Heiden and Haiden were replaced, the bill awarding office was rebuilt, and a garden with a Suikinkutsu (23: 2011-9: 00 / free) was opened beside the shrine.
In addition, there are stone lanterns donated by Edo Kabuki Nakamura-za and Ichimura-za in the precincts, and you can see the depth of faith of merchants, entertainers, and ordinary people.
In addition, Benzaiten, who is the luck of Enoshima Shrine,"I want to have a beautiful love"Of women who wishPower spotIt is also attracting attention.

* Hetsumiya
Tagitsuhime no MikotoWas enshrined, and was founded in the first year of Kenei (1206) by Emperor Tsuchimikado, the shogun of the time, Minamoto no Sanetomo.
After being rebuilt in Enpo 3 (1675), the current shrine building built by Gongen was newly built by a major renovation in 51, and the roofEnoshima Shrine crestCan be seen.
It is also called "Shimonomiya" because it is located at the bottom of Enoshima (inside the shrine) where there is a difference in elevation, and it is also the gateway to the island, and prayers at the shrine are mainly served here. Will be done.

... Hoanden, which enshrines the symbol "Benzaiten" of Enoshima Shrine ...

An octagonal hall in the precincts of HetsumiyaHoandenIs designated as a national important cultural propertyHappi BenzaitenWhen,Naked Benzaiten / Myon Benzaiten Is enshrined,Japan's Three Great BenzaitenAlso famous as.
In addition, you can see the statue of Fifteen Doji, the statue of Emperor Go-Uda, the statue of Benzaiten, and the statue of Benzaiten by the Goma Shuho with the handprint of Kobo Daishi.