[7]: xxvi The three watatsumis are speculated to correspond to historical fishing practices[7]: xxviii Empress Jingū and Emperor Ojin are both worshipped at the shrine due to their relationship with the myth of the invasion of the Three Han.

[7]: xxvii  Empress Jingu had sex with the god Azumi-no-isora while pregnant with Emperor Ojin after he said from the womb that it was acceptable, and then Azumi no Isora gave her the tide jewels.

[7]: xxvii  Watatsumi Shrine which was founded by Empress Jingu when she returned from the Three Han (三韓, Korea) campaign.

[9] The biennial gojinkosai ceremony held at the shrine is recognized as an intangible cultural property by the prefecture.

The deer motif is significant to the Azumi people and their beliefs,[1][4] and is a common feature in the historic culture of the region.