Ando Taikokuro Shrine, dedicated to Ando Taikokuro, a Shinto deity believed to protect travelers and fishermen. Located in the coastal town of Umera, Shimane Prefecture, this shrine honors the spirit of the sea and its bounty. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a tiled roof and vermilion gate.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ando Taikokuro
- Kami enshrined
- Ando Taikokuro, Ume-no-Miko
- Coordinates
- 34.995964, 132.1986305
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine at low tide to see the traditional torii gate submerged in the sea, a unique and poignant reminder of the power of nature.
Cultural notes
As a coastal shrine, Ando Taikokuro Shrine is closely tied to the mythology of the sea god, Ryujin. The shrine's annual festivals, including the Umera Hachiman Matsuri, celebrate the arrival of spring and the bounty of the ocean.
Historical note
Founded during the Muromachi period (1336-1573), Ando Taikokuro Shrine has played an important role in the region's maritime history.