Tsubaki Grand Shrine
椿大神社
Mie · Suzuka-shi
Sarutahiko Ichinomiya Guidance
Kokuhei Chūsha
Ichinomiya (Awa Province (Shikoku))
Oasahiko Shrine
大麻比古神社
/ Ōasahiko Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
¥300
Access
20 min walk
Hours
6:00–17:00
Overview
The ichinomiya of Awa Province, located near the famous Naruto whirlpools. The shrine sits in a serene forest at the base of Mt. Oasa and is the most popular New Year pilgrimage destination in Tokushima Prefecture. A German-built bridge and memorial on the grounds commemorate WWI prisoners of war who were housed nearby and built structures for the shrine.
Enshrined Deities
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primary Deity
Deity of ritual divination and sacred offerings; organized the rituals to lure Amaterasu from the rock cave; ancestor of the Imbe clan
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secondary Deity
God of crossroads, guidance, travel safety, and earthly blessings; leader of the earthly deities
Blessings
Did You Know?
💡
A stone bridge in the shrine grounds was built by German WWI prisoners of war who were housed in the nearby Bando POW camp — the same camp famous for the first Japanese performance of Beethoven's 9th Symphony.
Source: documented
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
34.1614, 134.5114
Physical Address
13 Bando Hirotsuka, Oasa-cho, Naruto, Tokushima 779-0230
〒779-0230 徳島県鳴門市大麻町板東字広塚13
Historical Province
Awa
Access
Bando Station (JR Naruto Line)
20 min walk
Hours
6:00–17:00
Best Times to Visit
New Year (largest hatsumode shrine in Tokushima)
Accessibility
Main area accessible
Official Website
https://www.ooasahikojinja.jp/
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
Why This Shrine
Tokushima's ichinomiya with a unique WWI history, near the famous Naruto whirlpools.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Oasahiko Shrine?
The ichinomiya of Awa Province, located near the famous Naruto whirlpools. The shrine sits in a serene forest at the base of Mt. Oasa and is the most popular New Year pilgrimage destination in Tokushima Prefecture. A German-built bridge and memorial on the grounds commemorate WWI prisoners of war who were housed nearby and built structures for the shrine.
Where is Oasahiko Shrine located?
Oasahiko Shrine is located in Naruto, Tokushima. The full address is: 13 Bando Hirotsuka, Oasa-cho, Naruto, Tokushima 779-0230.
What deities are enshrined at Oasahiko Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: Amenofutotama no Mikoto, Sarutahiko Okami.