Itsukushima Benzaiten refers to the enshrinement of Benzaiten, a deity associated with music, eloquence, and the arts, at Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima island in Hiroshima Prefecture. Benzaiten's veneration there reflects a broader syncretic tradition blending Shinto and Buddhist practices, in which she is honored as a patroness of the arts and performance. Devotees have historically sought her association with artistic and creative pursuits, though such benefits are traditional beliefs rather than verified claims.