Tazewa Shrine, located in the town of Ofunato in Iwate Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of the sea and fertility, Tazewa Okami. The shrine's architecture is influenced by traditional Japanese designs, with a large wooden gate and a vermilion torii gate. According to local legend, the shrine was built on the site where a priest once cured his wife of a fever using seawater from the nearby ocean.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- null
- Kami enshrined
- Tazewa Okami
- Coordinates
- 39.3580245, 141.7687599
Visitor tip
To make a wish at Tazewa Shrine, it is traditional to dip your hands into the water and pray before tossing them upwards towards the torii gate.
Cultural notes
Tazewa Shrine is associated with the legend of Tazewa Okami, who was said to have brought fertility to the area. The shrine is also famous for its annual spring festival, which features traditional dances and music performed by local villagers.
Historical note
The shrine was built in the early Edo period (1603-1867).