A–Z directory

海正八幡神社御旅所

Japanese Name海正八幡神社御旅所
PrefectureTokushima
ReligionShinto
Primary DeitySeiryu
Coordinates33.8731128, 134.6387787

⛩ AI-enriched content

About this Shrine

Located in the heart of Shikoku, Sea Saint Eight-hooded God Shrine is a revered Shinto site dedicated to the veneration of the Eight Hoods of Seiryu. The shrine's architecture reflects its humble origins as a humble tea house, gradually expanding to become a major pilgrimage site for devotees seeking blessings from the sea god.

Cultural Significance

The shrine is known for its striking Eight Hoods of Seiryu sculpture, which stands guard over the main hall. Devotees often pray for safe passage across bodies of water during the annual Cherry Blossom Viewing festival in spring.

Enshrined Deities

Seiryu Fūjin

Location

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Spot an error?

This shrine data is sourced from OpenStreetMap. You can submit a correction or edit it on OpenStreetMap.

Shrine data © OpenStreetMap contributors, under the Open Database License.

Browse shrines by prefecture

Jump to Shinto shrines across Japan — 108 prefectures in our directory.

Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

To fully appreciate the shrine's tranquility, visit at dawn or dusk when the sunlight casts a warm glow on the water features and gardens.

History

The shrine was established in 1557 during the Sengoku period by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who revered Seiryu as his personal deity.

A-Z Creatures
Learn Japanese

Japanese Culture Network

Japanese Wood Joints

Ancient joinery techniques of Japanese master craftsmen

ShrinePuzzle

Directory of Japanese board games and traditional games

Kohibou

Japanese coffee culture — kissaten, third wave and brewing guides

E2Japan

Explore Japan's landmarks, shrines and hidden locations

The 725 Club

SNES and Super Famicom collection tracker

Spaceship Adventures

Hoshi no Isan — a Japanese-aesthetic space RPG in development

Japan In Pixels

A pixel art map of Japanese culture — coming 2027

CSSKitsune

Japanese-aesthetic design tokens & AI-ready UI prompts

Shinto Wisdom app icon
Free App · No Ads · Offline

Shinto Wisdom Daily Practice

by 10k Game Studio

Every day, one teaching. One moment of stillness.
Kanji, meaning, and a quiet reflection — rooted in the philosophy behind Japan's forests, seasons, and sacred silences.

結び Musubi 清め Harae 自然 Shizen 間 Ma 誠 Makoto + 45 more
Get it on Google Play

Explore 297+ yōkai, oni, kami, and spirits — plus one of the largest English-language Shinto shrine directories on the web.

Explore
Popular Yokai
Popular Shrines

Content Warning: This website explores Japanese folklore and mythological beings—including yokai, oni, and other supernatural entities—that may be frightening to younger audiences or sensitive viewers. All material is presented for educational and cultural appreciation only. Viewer discretion is advised.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to preview content before sharing it with children. By continuing to use JapaneseMythicalCreatures.com, you acknowledge and accept this advisory.

Copyright © 2026 Japanese Mythical Creatures • All Rights Reserved.