Takaoshihime Shrine
高忍日賣神社
Visit this unique shrine dedicated to midwives and mothers, revered for its ancient imperial connections.
What it is
- Only shrine in Japan dedicated to Takaoshihime Okami.
- Takaoshihime Okami is ancestral deity of midwives and wet nurses.
- Revered by the Imperial Family in ancient times.
- Listed in the Engishiki Jinmyocho.
What to see
- Monument to mothers, children, and midwives.
- Shrine uses 'sixteen-petal chrysanthemum' and 'five-seven paulownia' crests.
- Unique myths about the birth of Emperor Jimmu's father.
When to go
- Annual event held on March 8th.
- Annual festival held on October 13th, 14th, and 15th.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
愛媛県伊予郡松前町大字徳丸387番地 Open in Google Maps
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