Watatsumi Shrine (Kobe)
Watatsumi Shrine (海神社) is a Shinto shrine in Kobe Japan founded by Empress Jingu upon her return from attempting to conquer Korea. It is dedicated to the god Watatsumi, who is associated with the sea and marine life.[1][2]
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According to legend, Empress Jingū was nearly shipwrecked but managed to survive thanks to praying to Watatsumi, and she made the Akashi Shrine to honor him. At the same time, she also established Ikasuri Shrine and Ikuta Shrine.[2]
The shrine is often referred to as the Sea Shrine (海神社, Umi Jinja) in colloquial language, as it is a common misreading of the characters used in its name.[2]
History
The shrine was first mentioned in 806[1][2] During the Edo period, it was considered highly significant to the rulers of the Akashi Domain who visited it every February[2] The main Torii of the shrine was originally located on the beach, but due to land reclamation after World War II, it was moved further inland.[2]
Watatsumi Shrine (Kobe) Media
Haiden of Watatsumi Shrine
Haiden of Kai-jinja Shrine in Tarumi, Kobe
神戸 海神社 寳ノ海神社
神戸 海神社
Kobe Watatsumi-jinja torii
Exterior view of Museum of Watatsumi Shrine
Torii gate at Watatsumi Shrine
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Torii gate of Watatsumi Shrine
- View in Watatsumi Shrine 2.jpg
View within Watatsumi Shrine
Related pages
- Kaijin Shrine which is sometimes also known as "Watatsumi Jinja"
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Shinto shrines | Japan | Rods Shinto". shintoshrines. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Watatsumi Shrine | 海神社 |Hyogo-ken, Kobe-shi". shintoshrines. Retrieved 2023-04-06.