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Awashima Shrine

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淡島神社

Awashima Shrine is a unique shrine known for its doll floating festival and connection to women's health.

Awashima Shrine
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What it is

  • A shrine managed by the neighboring Junisho Shrine.
  • Believed to be a branch of Awashima Shrine in Kada, Wakayama City.
  • Dedicated to the deity Sukunahikona no Mikoto.

When to go

  • Main festival on March 3rd features the Nagashi-bina doll floating ritual.
  • Main festival on March 3rd includes dedication of bottomless ladles.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

神奈川県横須賀市芦名1-18-19 Open in Google Maps

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