Mizuwakasu Shrine

Overview

Mizuwakasu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Okinoshima, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture. It is a Myojin Taisha listed in the Engishiki and is regarded as the Ichinomiya, or highest-ranked shrine, of former Oki Province. Its former shrine rank was Kokuhei Chusha, and it is now ranked as a Beppyo shrine by the Association of Shinto Shrines.

Highlights

• ●A Myojin Taisha listed in the Engishiki and regarded as the Ichinomiya of former Oki Province
• ●Former shrine rank of Kokuhei Chusha, now ranked as a Beppyo shrine
• ●Its shrine crest is a sixteen-petal chrysanthemum
• ●Its main hall is built in the Oki-zukuri style and was designated an Important Cultural Property on January 21, 1992

History

As a Myojin Taisha listed in the Engishiki, Mizuwakasu Shrine held the rank of Ichinomiya of Oki Province, with a former shrine rank of Kokuhei Chusha. Its main hall was built in the Oki-zukuri style, an architectural form distinctive to the Oki region, and was designated a national Important Cultural Property on January 21, 1992.

Map

36.2801, 133.2490 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Visit the shrine in Okinoshima, Oki District
2. 2Learn about its history as the Ichinomiya of former Oki Province
3. 3View the main hall, built in the Oki-zukuri style
4. 4Look for the shrine's sixteen-petal chrysanthemum crest while touring the grounds

Did you know?

💡 The main hall's Oki-zukuri architectural style is distinctive to the Oki region and was designated an Important Cultural Property in 1992.

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