Bottle Bay Shrine, a Shinto site dedicated to the sea goddess Urashima Taro's spirit, is located in Tokushima Prefecture. The shrine's architecture reflects the regional style of Tokushima, with a distinctive curved roof and vermilion gates. According to legend, the shrine was founded by Urashima Taro's family after his spirit was enshrined here.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Urashima Taro
- Kami enshrined
- Urashima Taro, Hisakatsu, Satsuki
- Coordinates
- 34.2320189, 134.6354096
Visitor tip
To honor Urashima Taro's spirit, visitors are encouraged to tie a ribbon around the shrine's wooden pillar and make a prayer for good luck and prosperity.
Cultural notes
As a coastal shrine, Bottle Bay Shrine is connected to Tokushima's maritime culture. The shrine's architecture also incorporates elements of local craftsmanship, such as the use of locally-sourced materials for the gates and pillars.
Historical note
The shrine was restored during the Edo period (1603-1868).