It only takes a 10-minute boat ride from Hotou Pier to visit this shrine. Since 'Hotou' in Japanese sounds like 'hitting the jackpot,' it's highly recommended!
Come here and pray for a big win!
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Hoto Jinja
The shrine at Takashima Island where you can make a wish for hitting a jackpot and good luck.
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This shrine stands on Takashima Island in Karatsu Bay. It was built to enshrine Nozaki Okinokami Tsunayoshi who defeated pirates who were raiding Takashima 450 years ago.
In Heisei Period, the fortunate-sounding name brought more visitors and some of them won big lotteries. Since then, it has been known nationally as the shrine with a blessing on lottery, and 200,000 people visit this small island each year.
After worship, visit the grave of Nozaki Okinokami Tsunayoshi below the main hall and receive a good luck. Check out the unique amulets for hitting a jackpot at the shrine office.
On the same grounds, there is Shioya Shrine that holds Takashima’s guardian gods. Oyamatsumi no kami is the major god who protects mountains, fields, ocean, breweries, and industries.
To get to Takashima, ride for 10 minutes on a scheduled boat or water taxi from Hotosanbashi Pier near Karatsu Castle. If you are driving, it is best to park your car at the municipal parking lot in front of Karatsu Castle.
Highlights
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Take a mini trip on a boat to an island.
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Only few boats were available. Check the schedule ahead of time.
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Make a wish to hit a big lottery.
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Get your amulet for good luck on fortune.
Photos
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The fine gate is the landmark
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Walk on the approach to the hall
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From the right side of the hall, get to the rear approach
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The table-shaped Takashima
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Can you really get good luck here???
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 宝当神社
- Postal Code
- 847-0027
- Address
- 523 Takashima, Karatsu City, Saga
- Telephone
- 0955-74-3715
- Hours
- Free to see anytime
- Directions
- From JR Chikuhi Line / Karatsu Line, Karatsu Station, walk 10 min. to Hotosanbashi Pier, ride the scheduled boat, get off at Takashima Port, and walk 3 min.
- Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)