Along with Imamiya Ebisu and Nishinomiya Ebisu, this is the oldest Ebisu shrine in Senshu, known as one of the three major Ebisu shrines. The Wakihama and Nishikihama coastal areas have long been known for their fertile fishing grounds and scenic beauty of white sand and green pines. Due to its proximity to the capitals of Nara and Kyoto, the Naizenshi, the government office responsible for meals at the Imperial Court, established a fishing ground here. According to the Engishiki (a Heian period book), this area was required to deliver 20.6 koku of salted sea bream, horse mackerel, dried fish, and seasonings made from fish innards to the capital every month on the days of the Rat and Snake. Ebisu Shrine is said to have been founded as the guardian deity of the Amihiki Mikuriya, and Kotoshironushi no Mikoto has been enshrined as the Ebisu god in two locations within the Mikuriya's territory. Even after it was merged with Takaokami Shrine, which is said to be the god of water, in the Meiji era, the people of the Senshu region continue to affectionately call it "Ebesan of Wakihama." Nearly 40,000 people visit every year on the Toka Ebisu festival, including those who come to buy lucky bamboo. On the day, the "Seito Daigoma Homa" is also held, and many people practice "fire-walking training" by walking over charcoal fires in the hope of staying healthy and safe from illness.