This shrine is dedicated to Toyotama-hime, the dragon princess from Japanese mythology who was the daughter of the sea god Ryūjin and mother of Emperor Jimmu's father. As a deity associated with the ocean, safe childbirth, and imperial lineage, she draws worshippers seeking protection during pregnancy and delivery, as well as those praying for safe sea travel. The shrine's connection to the foundational myths of the Japanese imperial family makes it particularly significant for those interested in the spiritual origins of Japan's ruling dynasty.
- Religion
- shinto
- Coordinates
- 31.372623, 130.4307571