| Enshuu Shigisan Betsuin | 遠州信貴山別院 |
| Hamamatsu (浜松市) | October 6, 2018 |
About Enshuu Shigisan Betsuin
Shigisan is the oldest temple in Japan devoted to Bishamonten. Bishamonten is the heavenly king of the north and one of the seven lucky gods. He is a god of war and is often prayed to for victory. As a lucky god, he’s assiocated with bringing safety to the home and prosperity to businesses.
This temple is one of its branch locations. So in addition to being a good mini sightseeing trip, it was an appropriate place to go before a martial arts competition.
My Visit
I was in Hamamatsu for an iaido taikai and come pretty regularly. I usually try to do a tiny bit of sightseeing with my free time when I have it.
It was an overcast day that threatened rain.
There was hardly anyone there and I got an omamori for bravery. It has a unique long, narrow shape so you can hold it in your first.
You can see other goshuin from Shizuoka here.
