Alex Wu
If you walk to the south side of the main hall at Kanahebisui-jinja Shrine, you'll find serpent-patterned stones said to have the power of the snake god. If you have one at home, you'll never have to worry about money again!
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Kanahebisui-jinja Shrine
Boost your financial luck with the power of the snake! A shrine in Tohoku known as the strongest for improving one's financial luck.
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Kanahebisui-jinja Shrine is a shrine that venerates the "snake" and "water". Since ancient times, it's believed to bring prosperity in business and enhance financial fortunes. This has garnered the faith of entrepreneurs and business owners alike. Often referred to as the "strongest power spot in Tohoku", it has been featured in TV shows and magazines. Every day, countless people from all over Japan come to visit.
Within the shrine grounds, the deity Benzaiten, who is believed to bestow wealth, wisdom, and improvement in arts, is enshrined. It's said that Benzaiten uses snakes as her messengers, particularly the white snake, which is considered her incarnation. There's a sacred tree with a hollow resembling a white snake, believed to bestow benefits like luck, increased financial fortunes, and business prosperity.
Surrounding the main hall are unique "snake patterned stones". These stones are believed to be infused with the divine power of the snake. Touching or stroking these stones, or even one's wallet against them, is said to boost financial luck. The omikuji (fortune-telling paper strips) and omamori (charms) sold here are also snake-themed.
Also within the shrine grounds is a massive wisteria tree called "Nine Dragons' Wisteria" that's around 300 years old. It reaches its peak bloom in May.
Highlights
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A shrine that venerates the "snake" and "water", believed to bestow business prosperity and financial good fortune.
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Enshrines Benzaiten, believed to bestow wealth, wisdom, and improvement in arts.
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The shrine features a sacred tree resembling a white snake and unique "snake patterned stones" believed to boost financial luck when touched.
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A plethora of snake-themed omikuji and omamori.
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The 300-year-old massive wisteria, "Nine Dragons' Wisteria", blooms in May.
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Inside Kanahebisui-jinja Shrine
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Snake stones of Kanahebisui-jinja Shrine
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Nine Dragons' Wisteria at Kanahebisui-jinja Shrine
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
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Exterior facilities have "English" annotations, but none inside the torii gate.
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Is there a Goshuin (stamp) available?
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There's a monthly goshuin, along with special ones for New Year's, flower festival, summer, and autumn visits. We also distribute seasonal papercut goshuin.
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Are coin lockers available?
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Not available.
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Is parking available?
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Yes. Approximately 250 spots near the shrine. Around 600 spots during festivals.
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薛玉美
The most famous thing about this shrine is how it helps boost your finances and business success. Lots of entrepreneurs come from far away to visit and pray here.
Details
- Name in Japanese
- 金蛇水神社
- Postal Code
- 989-2464
- Address
- 7 Suishin, Miiroyoshi, Iwanuma City, Miyagi
- Telephone
- 0223-22-2672
- Closed
- Open every day
- Business Hours
- Always open（Shrine office 8:00am - 4:00pm）
- Admission
- Free
- Access
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1）10 minutes by car from the Tohoku Line and Joban Line’s Iwanuma Station
2）Get off at the "HanaTobia Iwanuma" bus stop from the city bus Daishi Line/West Line and walk for 10 minutes. - Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)