Wakasahiko Shrine

Wakasahiko Jinja (若狭彦神社) is a Shinto shrine in the city of Obama in Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

It is also sometimes referred to as the Onyu Myōjin (若狭彦神社) The kami enshrined at Wakasahiko Jinja are: The shrine is located at the foot of Mt.

Wakasahiko Shrine was formerly worshipped by seafarers, as Hoori is said to have obtained magical beads with which he could manipulate the tides while residing at Ryūgū-jō; however, today he is regarded as the god of tatami mats, and is now also worshiped by people involved in interior decoration.

Wakasahime Shrine is said to have a spiritual power for easy delivery and childcare.

According to the shrine's legend, the two kami appeared in the guise of people from Tang at Shiraishi hamlet in Shimonegori village, Onyu County and the Wakasahiko Jinja was built in 714.

Wakasahime Jinja
Onyu Festival at Wakasahime Jinja
(Festival dedicated to God)