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Mizuwakasu Shrine | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Shinto |
Deity | Mizuwakasu-no-mikoto |
Location | |
Location | Okinoshima, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture |
Geographic coordinates | 36°16′51.57″N 133°14′57.19″E / 36.2809917°N 133.2492194°E |
Website | |
Official website | |
Glossary of Shinto |
Mizuwakasu Shrine (水若酢神社, Mizuwakasu-jinja) is a Japanese Shinto shrine located in Okinoshima, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture. It is a Myojin Taisha. It is the Ichinomiya Oki Province or the highest ranked shrine in the province. [1] It is ranked as a Beppyo shrine, or a special shrine by the Association of Shinto Shrines. The crest of the shrine has a chrysanthemum symbol. [2]
It enshrines the deity Mizuwakasu-no-mikoto. This deity is linked to land development in Oki Province and sea protection. [1] [3]
According to legend, the deity rose from the sea, off the shore of Igo, crossed Mt. Ōmine and entered the former Goka Village. [1]
The shrine might date back to the Kofun Period. This was during Emperor Suijin or Emperor Nintoku's reign. [1]
In the Engishiki Jinmyocho, it was listed as a Myojin Taisha in 927. [4] [1]
The shrine is important in Oki Province. It guards the Sea of Japan. It appears in the Shoku Nihongi, a historical text. The Inshū Shicho Gakki, from the Edo Period, mentions it. The Owari Kokunai Jinmyōchō names it as Mizuwakasu Myojin Oki Ichinomiya Shrine. [1]
The present Honden was made in 1795. [2]
It was damaged during Haibutsu kishaku. [5]
The shrine's style is unique. The front is Yuiitsu Shinmei-zukuri, like Ise Grand Shrine. The roof is Taisha-zukuri, like Izumo Grand Shrine. The pent roof is Kasuga-zukuri, like Kasuga Grand Shrine. This mix is called Oki-zukuri. [1]
Mizuwakasu Shrine | |||||
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Japanese name | |||||
Kanji | 水若酢神社 | ||||
Hiragana | みずわかすじんじゃ | ||||
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The shrine is designated as an Important Cultural Property by the Japanese government. [1]
The grand festival is held on May 3 in odd-numbered years. [1]