Ifejima Shrine, located in Wakasa, Fukui Prefecture, is a lesser-known Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Hikoboshi, also known as Hikoboshi-tai no kami, which literally means 'deity of the bridge over the sea'. The shrine is famous for its beautiful gardens and traditional architecture. Hikoboshi-tai no kami was originally worshipped in Wakasa, but it was moved to Ifejima in 1745. The current shrine complex includes a torii gate, a museum, and a beautiful garden featuring lotus flowers and other seasonal blooms.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hikoboshi
- Kami enshrined
- Hikoboshi, Toshisato
- Coordinates
- 35.4663745, 135.779073
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine during the Setsubun festival in February or March, when visitors throw soybeans to ward off evil spirits.
Cultural notes
The shrine is famous for its beautiful gardens, which are designed according to Shinto principles of harmony with nature. The garden features a pond, a teahouse, and a variety of trees and flowers, including lotus and cherry blossoms. Hikoboshi-tai no kami is also associated with the legend of the bridge between the mortal world and the spirit world.
Historical note
1745