Meishin-taisha Ichinomiya (Wakasa Province)

Wakasa Hiko Shrine

Wakasa Hiko Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Acces
See details
Horaires
Dawn to dusk

Vue d'ensemble

Wakasa Hiko Jinja in Obama, Fukui Prefecture, is the ichinomiya (chief shrine) of the ancient Wakasa Province. The upper shrine (Kami-sha), enshrining the sea deity Wakasa Hiko-no-Mikoto, is first documented in the Nihon Shoki (720 CE) and features a solemn primeval forest setting. The lower shrine (Shimo-sha) was established in 714 CE. The shrine played a vital role in the "Wakasa road" that supplied seafood and salt to the ancient capital Nara.

Histoire

Fondation

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Atteste par les sources
714
714

Lower shrine (Shimo-sha) established in the Nara period.

720

Mentioned in the Nihon Shoki, confirming its early importance.

927

Listed in the Engishiki as a Shikinaisha shrine.

Divinites venerees

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Hoori no Mikoto (Yamasachihiko)
primary Deity

Bienfaits

bonne peche agriculture voyages en mer

Reseau de sanctuaires

Indépendant

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

35.4833, 135.7333

Physical Address

28-7 Ryuzen, Obama-shi, Fukui

Province historique

Echizen / Wakasa

Acces

Obama Station (JR Obama Line)

Horaires

Dawn to dusk

Bus

Bus from Obama Station, about 15 minutes

Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

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Questions frequentes

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What is Wakasa Hiko Shrine?

Wakasa Hiko Jinja in Obama, Fukui Prefecture, is the ichinomiya (chief shrine) of the ancient Wakasa Province. The upper shrine (Kami-sha), enshrining the sea deity Wakasa Hiko-no-Mikoto, is first documented in the Nihon Shoki (720 CE) and features a solemn primeval forest setting. The lower shrine (Shimo-sha) was established in 714 CE. The shrine played a vital role in the "Wakasa road" that supplied seafood and salt to the ancient capital Nara.

Where is Wakasa Hiko Shrine located?

Wakasa Hiko Shrine is located in Obama-shi, Fukui. The full address is: 28-7 Ryuzen, Obama-shi, Fukui.