Shinto shrineWakayama

Awashima Shrine

淡嶋神社

Address: 和歌山県和歌山市加太118

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History

Awashima Shrine preserves a tradition connecting its origins on Tomogashima with Empress Jing ū and later relocation to Kada. The city’s history also records doll offerings and other connections with the Kii Tokugawa family.

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Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Main Sanctuary
The principal sanctuary stands within the shrine grounds.
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Senshiden Hall
Frogs are revered here as divine messengers.
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Doll Storehouse
Old hina dolls are kept in this storehouse.
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Treasure Hall
The collection includes dolls donated by the Tokugawa family.
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Sugata Shrine
A small shrine named on the official grounds plan.
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Map sources & credits

Based on GSI aerial imagery © OpenStreetMap contributors Official grounds information

Visiting information

Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Opening hours

Published worship hours are 09:00–17:00. Doll-offering reception has its own 09:00–16:00 window and excluded dates.

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Reservations

The treasure hall accepts reserved groups only.

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Awashima Shrine

Collectible stamp

History

Explore the grounds

Main Sanctuary

Senshiden Hall

Doll Storehouse

Treasure Hall

Sugata Shrine

Visiting information

Opening hours

Reservations