A Shinto shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to Watatsumi-no-kami, the ancient Japanese deity of the sea. The shrine serves the local community's spiritual needs related to maritime safety, fishing prosperity, and ocean-related prayers.
- 宗派
- Sea deity worship
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Watatsumi-no-kami (sea deity)
- 祀られている神
- Watatsumi-no-kami
- 座標
- 33.4251023, 133.1935191
参拝のヒント
Given Kochi's coastal location, this shrine likely offers beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere for prayer and reflection.
文化的背景
Watatsumi-no-kami is one of the primordial sea deities in Japanese mythology, often invoked by fishing communities and those whose livelihoods depend on the ocean. The deity is associated with both the bounty and the dangers of the sea.