Watatsumi Shrine (海神社, Watatsumi Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Tarumi-ku, Kobe.[1][2][3]: 7 It is said to have been founded by the legendary Empress Jingu (169–269 AD).[2][3]: 7 It is one of the three major shrines of Harima Province.[2] It has a festival on October 11.[2] It is colloquially called Sea Shrine (海神社, Umi Jinja) due to that being a more common reading of the characters.[2] It is also read as Kai Shrine or called Tarumi Shrine.[3]: 7 | ||||||
Affiliation: Shinto | ||||||
Deity: Watatsumi | ||||||