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Watatsumi Shrine
Shinto shrine in Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Kaijin Shrine.
Watatsumi Shrine (海神社) is a Shinto shrine in Kobe Japan founded by Empress Jingu upon her return from attempting to conquer Korea. It is dedicated to the god Watatsumi, who is associated with the sea and marine life.[1][2]
According to legend, Empress Jingū was nearly shipwrecked but managed to survive thanks to praying to Watatsumi, and she made the Akashi Shrine to honor him. At the same time, she also established Ikasuri Shrine and Ikuta Shrine.[2]
The shrine is often referred to as the Sea Shrine (海神社, Umi Jinja) in colloquial language, as it is a common misreading of the characters used in its name.[2]