846 musical instruments donated over the centuries: among them, the oldest music box in Japan.
Head shrine of more than 3,000 ebisu shrines in Japan, dedicated to Kotoshironushi and Mihotsuhime: tradition has it that the deity loves music, and for centuries worshippers have donated drums, samisen, accordions and even music boxes (846 pieces, now an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property), including the oldest known music box in Japan and a war drum linked to the Shimabara Rebellion. On the 7th of each month some pieces are put on public display in rotation.
Shinto shrine in the port of Mihonoseki, in the municipality of Matsue, the historic seat of devotion to Ebisu for fishermen and merchants.
ℹ️ Rotating display of the treasures on the 7th of every month. About an hour by car or bus from Matsue.
🚉 美保神社入口 · in front of the station
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