Mizuwakasu Jinja

📍 Shimane, Okinoshima · 723 Gungun, Okinoshima-cho, Okinoshima, Shimane

About

Rank 国幣中社(隠岐国一宮、式内社名神大社)

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

8:30–17:00

Fee

¥500

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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History

Byakko

Mizuwakasu Jinja protects Okinoshima Island as the resident water deity. The white fox spirit dwells amid island breezes, witnessing locals' ocean devotion and visitors' prayers converging toward the sea god. Island-ocean-human bonds remain this shrine's sacred mission. The spirit preserves these connections, supporting the island's spiritual welfare through eternal vigilance and compassionate guardianship.

Benefits

island protectionmaritime safetyfishing abundance

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