大願寺 · Hiroshima · japan

Daiganji

Daiganji is one of the sub-shrines of Itsukushima Shrine, revered for its connection to maritime fortunes. The shrine is dedicated to the goddess Benzaiten, who is believed to grant protection to seafarers and bountiful harvests from the sea. Its annual rituals involve prayer for safe sea routes, highlighting the syncretism of Buddhist and Shinto practices.

Notable for

Sub-shrine of Itsukushima, devotion to Benzaiten