Wakasa Hiko Shrine
Wakasa Hiko Shrine
ภาพรวม
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.
ประวัติ
การก่อตั้ง
Lower shrine (Shimo-sha) established in the Nara period.
Mentioned in the Nihon Shoki, confirming its early importance.
Listed in the Engishiki as a Shikinaisha shrine.
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Location Coordinates
35.4833, 135.7333
Physical Address
28-7 Ryuzen, Obama-shi, Fukui
Province historique
Echizen / Wakasa
การเดินทาง
Obama Station (JR Obama Line)
เวลาทำการ
Dawn to dusk
Bus
Bus from Obama Station, about 15 minutes
ศาลเจ้าที่เกี่ยวข้อง
Kamikawa Shrine
Obihiro Shrine
Tarumaezan Shrine
Biei Shrine
Asahikawa Shrine
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ข้อมูลจัดทำโดยทีม Jinja DB
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.