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Takatori-hime Shrine
〒791-3163 愛媛県伊予郡松前町徳丸３８７
This is the only shrine in Japan dedicated to the deity Takatori-hime Ookami. It is revered by midwives and educators as the ancestral kami (deity) of midwives and wet nurses.
History
The shrine has enjoyed strong patronage from the Imperial Family since ancient times and is recorded in the Engishiki (a 10th-century codex), developing as a cultural hub of the Iyo district. During the Kamakura period, it received donations from Minamoto no Yoritomo. In the Edo period, it served as a prayer site for the Matsuyama Domain, where prayers were offered for safe childbirth and warding off misfortune. As the sole shrine enshrining Takatori-hime Ookami, it is said to have been awarded the highest divine rank of Sho-i and the title 'Sole Shrine in the Nation' by the Imperial Court.
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Blessings
As the ancestral kami of midwives and wet nurses, the shrine is believed to grant blessings for safe childbirth, fertility, warding off misfortune, family safety, fulfillment of wishes, and protection of health.
What visitors say
During the summer, the grounds are decorated with approximately 1,000 colorful wind chimes and pinwheels, filling the area with their refreshing sounds swaying in the breeze. The shrine features a corridor known as 'Odo Meguri,' allowing visitors to stroll while listening to the chimes. Parking is located at the rear, and sunflower fields can be found in the surrounding area.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Saturday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 16:00
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