Watazumi Shrine (Tsushima)
In Japanese: 和多都美神社
A shrine on Aso Bay in Tsushima, tied to the Dragon Palace legend and the tale of Umisachi and Yamasachi. Two of its five torii gates stand in the sea, and at high tide the water comes up close to the shrine buildings.
Prefectural Natural Monument (shrine forest)
Nearby
- Banshoin Temple (Tsushima) ≈ 50 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 1 hour by car from central Izuhara (5 min from Mt. Eboshi Observatory)
Easier with a tour or car - Good to know
- The torii in the sea look very different at high and low tide; a forest walking path runs beside the gates
- Time needed
- 40 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info