Awashima Shrine

What it is

• Head shrine for Awashima, Awashima, and Awaji Shrines nationwide.
• Dedicated to Sukunahikona-no-mikoto and Ohonamuji-no-mikoto.
• Known for doll memorial services.
• Also known for needle memorial services.

What to see

• Over 20,000 dolls displayed throughout the grounds.
• A needle mound is located within the grounds.
• Konden-zukuri Maru-saya Tachi (National Important Cultural Property).
• Daien-yamagata Hoshi Kabuto (National Important Cultural Property).

When to go

• Hina Festival (Hina Nagashi) on March 3rd.

Getting there

• Take the Nankai Kada Line to Kada Station.
• It is a 20-minute walk from Kada Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.