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Tamawakasu-mikoto Shrine

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Tamawakasu-mikoto Shrine

玉若酢命神社

Shimane · Chugoku

The ancient shrine of Oki's guardian deity on Dogo, a thatched-roof hall set among cedars beside a sacred 2,000-year-old tree.

Why it's hidden

A deeply atmospheric old shrine on a far-offshore island.

Best season
Year-round
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.2· 466 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

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

Admission
Shrine grounds free to enter; adjacent Oki-ke treasure hall charges separately by reservation. Oki Islands official tourism.
Nearest station
Saigo Port + car
Website
tamawakasu--oki.ciao.jp

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Tags

shrinehistorynaturewalking

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