＜Hebikubo Shrine＞A shrine that enshrines the

A shrine that enshrines the "White Snake" in Tokyo and makes wishes come true.

"Hebikubo Shrine", located in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, is said to have been saved from disaster in 1322, when the area was hit by a major drought, when people prayed for rain at "Ryu Shrine" on the banks of an old pond, and heavy rain fell and the disaster was avoided. It is said that the origin of this ceremony is to pray for a shrine in gratitude. The deities enshrined are Amaterasu Omikami, Amenokoyane, and Emperor Ojin, and in the shrine precincts, Shiroja Omikami and Hebikubo Ryujin are enshrined, so the snake is a dragon (to stand up) = a blessing in life. It is said that there is. Snake Day, the festival day of the White Snake, which has been familiar to people since ancient times and is said to be a divine messenger, is considered an auspicious day and is crowded with many worshipers.

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Snake Day, Which Occurs Once Every 12th, is the Festival Day of the White Snake

Snake Day, the festival day of the White Snake, occurs every 12 days, and it is said that the more you pray to it, the more your wishes will be fulfilled. There is also an exhibition of the white snakes "Mi-kun" and "Shi-chan," who are revered as divine beings who bring financial fortune as messengers of Benzaiten.

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The Hakuja Benzaiten Statue is Unveiled Once Every 60 Days

On "Tsuchinotomi no Hi," which occurs once every 60 days and is said to be the most auspicious day of the White Snake's festival, the "Hakuja Benzaiten Statue" is unveiled and the door is opened for visitors to pray. It is an auspicious day that is said to bring better luck with money than the Snake Day, which only comes six times a year.

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The Return Path of the White Snake to "Hakuja Benzaiten"

In 1936, Tokyu Corporation Hebikubo Station was renamed Togoshi Koen Station. There is a path where the White Snake once happily returned from the pond in present-day Togoshi Park to his original home, "Hakuja Benzaiten", and is recommended as a route to worship.

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It has been known to people since ancient times as a guardian deity. Fondly known as the White Snake

It is rare in Japan that "White Snake Okami" and "Hebikubo Ryujin" are enshrined together, and worshipers come from all over the country, including the local area, to pray that the snake will fulfill the wish of a dragon (to stand up) and advance in life.

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Snake Day, Which Occurs Once Every 12thWhite snake's festival

Snake Day, the festival day of the White Snake, occurs every 12 days, and it is said that the more you pray to it, the more your wishes will be fulfilled. There is also an exhibition of the white snakes "Mi-kun" and "Shi-chan," who are revered as divine beings who bring financial fortune as messengers of Benzaiten.
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Visits once every 60 daysUnveiling of the Hakuja Benzaiten statue

On "Tsuchinotomi no Hi," which occurs once every 60 days and is said to be the most auspicious day of the White Snake's festival, the "Hakuja Benzaiten Statue" is unveiled and the door is opened for visitors to pray. can. It is an auspicious day that is said to bring better luck with money than the Snake Day, which only comes six times a year.
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Visit "Hakuja Benzaiten"White snake's return path

In 1936, Tokyu Corporation Hebikubo Station was renamed Togoshi Koen Station. There is a path where the White Snake once happily returned from the pond in present-day Togoshi Park to his original home, "Hakuja Benzaiten", and is recommended as a route to worship.
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Is it a spiritual experience?Wish fulfillment "white snake prayer"

It is said that "White Snake Okami," the messenger of the gods, purifies various wishes and delivers them to the gods. It is said to bestow a good match, and as the snake sheds its skin, it represents rebirth and the return of energy, and it is said to have the benefit of wealth, recovery from illness, and purification of mind and body.
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Popular as a talismanSelfie Day limited edition goshuin

"Shirohebi-sama" is written in silver, "Tsuchino and My Day" is written in gold, and stamped with the company seal "Hakuja Benzaiten", the words good luck and good luck, and an illustration of the White Snake holding a bale. , the Goshuin seal, which is only available on Komitsu Day, is popular because it can be used as a talisman.
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Hebikubo Shrine

Address

4-12, 4 Chome, Futaba, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo

Access

[Train] Approximately 5 minutes' walk from Nakanobu Station on the Toei Subway Asakusa Line and Tokyu Corporation Oimachi Line, approximately 8 minutes' walk from Nishi-Oi Station on each JR line, approximately 12 minutes' walk from Togoshi Koen Station on the Oimachi Line

Official Website

https://hebikubo.jp/

TEL

+81-3-3782-1711

FAX

+81-3-6426-1011

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