awashima jinja

📍 Wakayama, 海南市 · kainan shi shimotsu machikata 1101

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Hours

9:00–16:00

Fee

¥500

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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History

Located by the seacoast of Kii, this ancient shrine has long been dedicated to protecting women throughout their lives. The goddess Awashima bestows blessings for safe childbirth and relief from women's ailments. For countless generations, women have sought solace and divine grace at this sacred sanctuary.