Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Shikinaisha
Watatsumi Shrine (Kaigan Shrine)
海神社
/ Watatsumi Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
3 min walk
Hours
9:00-17:00
Overview
Watatsumi Shrine (also called Kaigan Shrine) is one of the three great shrines of Kobe, enshrining the sea deity Watatsumi-no-Kami. Located near the coast in Tarumi, it has been a center of maritime worship since ancient times.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
201 [Reign of Empress Jingu]
One of the three major shrines of Kobe, dedicated to sea deities.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
Blessings
Shrine Network
In Pop Culture
game / 2020
Ghost of Tsushima Watatsumi Shrine on Tsushima Island, Nagasaki. One of the most prominent shrines on Tsushima with its torii gates in the sea. The game increased tourism to Tsushima significantly.
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
34.6308, 135.0544
Physical Address
5-1 Miyamoto-cho, Tarumi-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo
兵庫県神戸市垂水区宮本町5-1
Historical Province
Settsu Province
Access
Tarumi Station (JR Sanyo Line)
3 min walk
Hours
9:00-17:00
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 Watatsumi Shrine (Kaigan Shrine)?
Watatsumi Shrine (also called Kaigan Shrine) is one of the three great shrines of Kobe, enshrining the sea deity Watatsumi-no-Kami. Located near the coast in Tarumi, it has been a center of maritime worship since ancient times.
Where is Watatsumi Shrine (Kaigan Shrine) located?
Watatsumi Shrine (Kaigan Shrine) is located in Kobe-shi, Tarumi-ku, Hyogo. The full address is: 5-1 Miyamoto-cho, Tarumi-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo.