Izumo Fukutoku Shrine

Izumo Fukutoku Shrine, located in Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture, was established in 1932 as a branch shrine of Izumo Taisha in Shimane Prefecture. It is famed for the belief that rubbing the bellies of the Ebisu and Daikoku statues in its grounds brings lottery wins, and it bustles with worshippers praying for wealth and well-rounded fortune, making it a popular power spot.

Highlights

- Statues of Ebisu and Daikoku: Ebisu and Daikoku, gods of business prosperity and good fortune. Stroking their bellies to pray for wealth is the customary style of worship. - Blessings of Wealth and Lottery Luck: Many visit to pray for lottery wins, and the spot is reputed to receive reports of winners. - Matchmaking and Well-Rounded Fortune: As a shrine linked to Izumo Taisha, it is also cherished for blessings of matchmaking and household harmony.

Enjoying the Seasons

Set in a calm mountain environment, it lets you worship while feeling the shifts of nature, with fresh greenery in spring and colorful foliage in autumn. The year-end and New Year period coincides with the lottery season, so it is especially busy with worshippers praying for wealth. Many also visit around the release of the Jumbo Lottery.

Access and Basic Information

- Location: 1683-797 Nasubigawa, Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture - Access: About a 10-minute drive from Mino-Sakamoto Station on the JR Chuo Main Line. Coming by car is convenient. - Hours: Grounds open freely (shrine office staffed during the day) - Admission: Free

A Quick Tip

When you visit, do not forget to stroke the bellies of Ebisu and Daikoku with heartfelt sincerity. Nakatsugawa is also famous for kurikinton chestnut sweets, so enjoying local treats after your visit is recommended. This is a spot best reached by car.