Wakasahiko Shrine
Wakasahiko Shrine (若狭彦神社, Wakasahiko jinja) is a Shinto shrine in the city of Obama, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. In the former Modern system of ranked Shinto Shrines, it was a National Shrine of the 2nd rank (国幣中社, Kokuhei-Chusha), and the ichinomiya of Wakasa Province. Kami enshrined here include Hoori no mikoto and Toyotamahime.
| Wakasahiko Shrine 若狭彦神社 | |
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 Wakasahiko Jinja | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shinto |
| Deity | Hoori no mikoto and Toyotamahime |
| Festival | March 10 and October 10 |
| Location | |
| Location | 65-41 Onyū, Obama-shi, Fukui-ken 917-0241 |
  Shown within Fukui Prefecture  Wakasahiko Shrine (Japan) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 35°27′57.9″N 135°46′42.5″E |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 714 AD |
| Website | |
| www.jinja-fukui.jp | |
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The shrine was established in 714 AD, and is a twin shrine, consisting of the Wakasahiko Shrine (若狭彦神社, Wakasahiko ninja), or "upper shrine" and the Wakasahime Shrine (若狭姫神社, Wakasahime ninja), or "lower shrine".
The main festival for the upper shrine is held annually on October 10, and on March 10 for the lower shrine.
The upper shrine has been the "ichinomiya" of Wakasa Province since ancient times, and in particular is revered as a guardian of marine safety and fishermen. In addition, there is a connection between this shrine at the "Wakasa Well" in the precincts of the Nigatsu-dō in Tōdai-ji temple in Nara. The lower shrine is the ninomiya of Wakasa Province.
