Tsumi Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the sea god Otohime and the wind god Inari, located on the coast of Hyogo Prefecture. The shrine's main hall, To-cho-den, features a traditional Japanese architecture with a tiled roof and a vermillion gate. Visitors can explore the surrounding gardens, which include a sacred cedar tree believed to have healing properties.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Inari, Otohime
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Otohime
- Coordinates
- 34.7814383, 134.7369632
Visitor tip
Visit Tsumi Shrine at low tide to witness the tidal pools and rock formations along the coastline.
Cultural notes
Tsumi Shrine is associated with the legend of Urashima Taro, a fisherman who fell in love with Otohime, the spirit of the sea. The shrine also hosts an annual festival in May to honor Inari, the patron god of fishing and agriculture.
Historical note
The shrine was built in 1718 during the Edo period.