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Tokiyori Hojo {toh-kee-yoh-re hoh-joe} (1227-1263), then the Fifth Regent, visited the Shrine one day and washed his money with spring water, People began to wash their money, and since then the coin-washing practice has been honored by many people. Hence the Shrine is credited with the power of enrichment. Today, people visit here almost uninterruptedly making it one of the most busy shrines in Kamakura.
The Shrine's grounds are surrounded with rocks, and there is a cave in the rear where water is pooled. The water is coming from the spring deep inside the cave, which is counted as one of the Five Noted Wells in Kamakura. The cave is lit with numerous candles. Bamboo baskets and ladles are available on the shelf. Visitors are busy washing their money, Perhaps, the larger the amount, the greater the benefit.
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People Praying at Zeniarai Benten Shrine |
