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
History
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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