Kaijin Shrine (海神神社) also read as Watatsumi Shrine is a significant Shinto shrine located in Tsushima Island, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, that holds a Beppyo status. This status denotes that the shrine is remarkable and holds a significant historical importance. Kaijin Shrine is also ranked as an Ichinomiya, which means it is the highest-ranked shrine in its province.[1][2]: 98 [3] It is located near Mount Izu.[4] | ||||||
Affiliation: Shinto | ||||||
Deity: Toyotama-hime,
Hikohohodemi no Mikoto | ||||||
Festival: Life release, Kaijin Matsuri | ||||||