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Watazumi Shrine

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Watazumi Shrine

和多都美神社

Nagasaki · Kyushu

A mythic shrine on Tsushima whose row of torii gates wades out into the tide of Aso Bay, linked in legend to the sea-god and the dragon palace.

Why it's hidden

A sea-standing torii shrine on an island closer to Korea than to mainland Japan.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.3· 349 reviews
Opening hours
Mon Closed Tue 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wed Closed Thu–Sun 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Basic worship and the sea torii are free; optional back-approach (ura-sando) path 100 yen.
Nearest station
Hitakatsu/Izuhara Port + car
Website
watadzumi.com

Today

9:00–16:00Tue closedSun closedFree

Stored weekly hours

Mon Closed Tue 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wed Closed Thu–Sun 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tags

shrinecoasthistoryisland

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