Officially known as Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine, this atmospheric sanctuary is tucked into steep cliffs and accessed through a dramatic rock tunnel. Founded in 1185 by Minamoto no Yoritomo after a mystical dream, the shrine blends Buddhist and Shinto traditions devoted to snake and river deities associated with wealth. Visitors gather in the natural cave with wicker baskets and ladles to wash coins, banknotes, and even credit cards in the holy spring, believing the ritual will multiply their prosperity. Whether you save your cleansed yen as a lucky talisman or spend it to circulate fortune, the ritual is an enchanting slice of Kamakura culture.
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