Located in the city of Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, Pool Temple Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the god of the sea and fertility, Pooling (or Pool-ning), while also enshrining the deity of good fortune, Tamayamano Okami, as well as Yata no Kagami. The shrine is famous for its beautiful views of Suruga Bay and its historic sake brewery.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tamayamano Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Pooling, Yata no Kagami, Tamayamano Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.0537945, 137.7671654
Visitor tip
For a unique souvenir, try purchasing a sake bottle from one of the many sake breweries located near the shrine.
Cultural notes
According to local legend, Pool Temple Shrine was built on the site where a fisherman named Tsunematsu prayed for good luck and fertility. After his prayer was answered, the deity, Tamayamano Okami, appeared to him in a vision and blessed the land.
Historical note
The Pool Temple Shrine was originally built in the 17th century by the Tokugawa clan, who were patrons of the shrine.