Wada Shrine
和田神社
A historic Kobe shrine founded in 1173, featuring deities from the Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage and architecture from 1658.
What it is
- A historic shrine in Kobe also known as Wadamiya dedicated to three different deities.
- Founded in 1173 when Taira no Kiyomori invited the deity Ichikishimahime to the site.
- Serves as the Benzaiten stop on the Hyogo Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage.
- The main shrine building was constructed by the Amagasaki lord in 1658.
What to see
- The main shrine building which dates back to the mid-seventeenth century.
- Secondary shrines on the grounds including Miyabi, Akiba, and Takakura Inari.
- The current site established in 1902 after moving from its original coastal location.
Getting there
- A two-minute walk from Wadamisaki Station to reach the shrine entrance.
- Accessible via the Kobe City Bus system serving the Hyogo Ward area.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Wada Shrine Open in Google Maps
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