鳥の海神社

Japanese Name鳥の海神社
PrefectureAkita
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityTamukunamagatsumori
Coordinates39.1946372, 139.9108753

⛩ AI-enriched content

About this Shrine

Located in the city of Akita, Japan, Bird's Sea God Shrine is a sacred site dedicated to the worship of the sea and its creatures. The shrine is situated on the eastern coast of Akita Bay, overlooking the picturesque Akita Bay Bridge. With its stunning ocean views and tranquil atmosphere, Bird's Sea God Shrine is an idyllic destination for those seeking solace and connection with nature.

Cultural Significance

According to local legend, the shrine is dedicated to the sea god (Umi-no-Kami) who is believed to protect fishermen and bring safe harbor to ships. The shrine also hosts an annual festival in honor of the sea god's arrival at Akita Bay, which features traditional performances and offerings.

Enshrined Deities

Sea God (Umi-no-Kami) Tamukuna Magatsu Mori Tamuku-nanama-gatsume

Location

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.

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