Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Meishin-taisha
Ichinomiya (Wakasa Province)
Wakasa Hiko Shrine
若狭彦神社
/ Wakasa Hiko Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
See details
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Wakasa Hiko Jinja in Obama, Fukui Prefecture, is the ichinomiya (chief shrine) of the ancient Wakasa Province. The upper shrine (Kami-sha), enshrining the sea deity Wakasa Hiko-no-Mikoto, is first documented in the Nihon Shoki (720 CE) and features a solemn primeval forest setting. The lower shrine (Shimo-sha) was established in 714 CE. The shrine played a vital role in the "Wakasa road" that supplied seafood and salt to the ancient capital Nara.
History
Founding
📄
Documented
714 714
Lower shrine (Shimo-sha) established in the Nara period.
720
Mentioned in the Nihon Shoki, confirming its early importance.
927
Listed in the Engishiki as a Shikinaisha shrine.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
Younger brother, deity of mountain bounty; grandfather of Emperor Jimmu
Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.4833, 135.7333
Physical Address
28-7 Ryuzen, Obama-shi, Fukui
福井県小浜市龍前28-7
Historical Province
Echizen / Wakasa
Access
Obama Station (JR Obama Line)
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Bus
Bus from Obama Station, about 15 minutes
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Wakasa Hiko Shrine?
Wakasa Hiko Jinja in Obama, Fukui Prefecture, is the ichinomiya (chief shrine) of the ancient Wakasa Province. The upper shrine (Kami-sha), enshrining the sea deity Wakasa Hiko-no-Mikoto, is first documented in the Nihon Shoki (720 CE) and features a solemn primeval forest setting. The lower shrine (Shimo-sha) was established in 714 CE. The shrine played a vital role in the "Wakasa road" that supplied seafood and salt to the ancient capital Nara.
Where is Wakasa Hiko Shrine located?
Wakasa Hiko Shrine is located in Obama-shi, Fukui. The full address is: 28-7 Ryuzen, Obama-shi, Fukui.