Mizuwakasu Shrine

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Mizuwakasu Shrine
Religion
Affiliation	Shinto
Deity	Mizuwakasu-no-mikoto
Location
Location	Okinoshima, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture
Mizuwakasu Shrine in Japan
Geographic coordinates	36°16′51.57″N 133°14′57.19″E / 36.2809917°N 133.2492194°E / 36.2809917; 133.2492194
Website
Official website
Glossary of Shinto

Mizuwakasu Shrine (水若酢神社, Mizuwakasu-jinja) is a Japanese Shinto shrine located in Okinoshima, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture. It is a Myojin Taisha. It is the Ichinomiya Oki Province or the highest ranked shrine in the province.^[1] It is ranked as a Beppyo shrine, or a special shrine by the Association of Shinto Shrines. The crest of the shrine has a chrysanthemum symbol.^[2]

It enshrines the deity Mizuwakasu-no-mikoto. This deity is linked to land development in Oki Province and sea protection.^[1][3]

According to legend, the deity rose from the sea, off the shore of Igo, crossed Mt. Ōmine and entered the former Goka Village.^[1]

The shrine might date back to the Kofun Period. This was during Emperor Suijin or Emperor Nintoku's reign.^[1]

In the Engishiki Jinmyocho, it was listed as a Myojin Taisha in 927.^[4][1]

The shrine is important in Oki Province. It guards the Sea of Japan. It appears in the Shoku Nihongi, a historical text. The Inshū Shicho Gakki, from the Edo Period, mentions it. The Owari Kokunai Jinmyōchō [sv] names it as Mizuwakasu Myojin Oki Ichinomiya Shrine.^[1]

The present Honden was made in 1795.^[2]

It was damaged during Haibutsu kishaku.^[5]

The shrine's style is unique. The front is Yuiitsu Shinmei-zukuri, like Ise Grand Shrine. The roof is Taisha-zukuri, like Izumo Grand Shrine. The pent roof is Kasuga-zukuri, like Kasuga Grand Shrine. This mix is called Oki-zukuri.^[1]

The shrine is designated as an Important Cultural Property by the Japanese government.^[1]

The grand festival is held on May 3 in odd-numbered years.^[1]

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