Awashima Shrine
118 Kada, Wakayama, 640-0103, Japan
Shinto shrine devoted to childbirth & fertility, with a huge collection of lacquered dolls.
Duration: 00h20min
+81 73-459-0043
Opening hours
Mondays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesdays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesdays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursdays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fridays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sundays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
review(s)
1620 review(s)
Kundai Musarurwa 4 months ago
So many dolls and all the famous ones you see throughout Japan like Maneki Neko and Daruma all feature here in their various forms. It’s a long walk from the station but worth it.
Xiangyu Hui 7 months ago
Very unique shrine with lots of Ningyo. It was quiet when I visited there. The only downside is that it is a bit far from the station.
Tabisa Furuya a year ago
Bit spooky but cute shrine. There’s a tree trunk you crawl through to make your wish come true. They hold ceremonies to appease the souls of dolls. Maybe Chucky and Annabelle should be brought here😅
Wheeler’s Den Kyoto Airbnb (PJ Wood) a year ago
At the start of the Pacific Cycling Road, this shrine is an interesting experience. Surprises around every corner, it’s intriguing and a little spooky. If you are in the area it’s definitely worth spending time there. I went at 8am and there was nobody there.
Dang Hoang Anh 5 years ago
Really special and rare place to visit in Wakayama, Osaka. There are plenty of dolls, lucky cats that make a holly sense