benefit/index

Passing exams, scholarly achievement, calligraphy. Especially at Tenjin shrines honoring Sugawara no Michizane.

Flourishing trade, new-shop openings, successful deals. A central prayer at Inari and Ebisu shrines.

Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.

Finding a partner, romantic success, marital harmony. Famed at Izumo Taisha, Jishu-jinja, and Kawagoe Hikawa.

Safe delivery, conception, child protection. Traditions tied to Empress Jingu, Konohanasakuya-hime, Suitengu, and Kishimojin.

Victory in contests, sports, and critical challenges. Rooted in warrior-deity shrines such as Hachiman and Suwa.

Averting disaster, directional protection, warding off epidemics. Central at Fudo, Kannon, and Gion-related sites.

Wealth, winnings, financial growth. Often linked with Benzaiten and money-washing rituals.

Longevity and freedom from age-related suffering. Associated with Yakushi Buddha and the Seven Lucky Gods (Jurojin, Fukurokuju).

Rebirth in the Pure Land, ancestral memorial, peace at death. Central at Pure Land temples dedicated to Amida Buddha.

Safe journeys, maritime safety, vehicle blessings. Kotohira-gu, Sumiyoshi Taisha, and Naritasan are iconic.

Promotion, successful career moves, worldly advancement. Closely tied to Hachiman and Tosho-Daigongen (Ieyasu).

Mastery of music, drama, dance, and eloquence. Offered at shrines of Benzaiten and Ame-no-Uzume.

Bountiful crops, rice-field protection, stable weather. Prayed at Inari, Omiwa, and Kumano-related shrines.

Cleansing impurity, spiritual purification, driving away evil. Rooted in misogi ablutions and goma fire rites.