Wakasahiko Shrine
Wakasahiko Shrine is a Shinto shrine in the city of Obama, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. In the former Modern system of ranked Shinto Shrines, it was a National Shrine of the 2nd rank, and the ichinomiya of Wakasa Province. Kami enshrined here include Hoori no mikoto and Toyotamahime.
The shrine was established in 714 AD, and is a twin shrine, consisting of the Wakasahiko Shrine, or "upper shrine" and the Wakasahime Shrine, or "lower shrine".
The main festival for the upper shrine is held annually on October 10, and on March 10 for the lower shrine.
The upper shrine has been the "ichinomiya" of Wakasa Province since ancient times, and in particular is revered as a guardian of marine safety and fishermen. In addition, there is a connection between this shrine at the "Wakasa Well" in the precincts of the Nigatsu-dō in Tōdai-ji temple in Nara. The lower shrine is the ninomiya of Wakasa Province.
