Shinto shrine
Wakeoe Jinja
別小江神社（わけおえじんじゃ）
Kita Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
A shrine in Yasui, Kita Ward, Nagoya, associated with Empress Jingū and said to have been founded about 1,300 years ago. It enshrines Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto, together with Amaterasu Ōmikami, Tsukuyomi no Mikoto, Susanoo no Mikoto and Hiruko no Mikoto.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Izanagi no Mikoto, Izanami no Mikoto, Amaterasu Ōmikami, Tsukuyomi no Mikoto, Susanoo no Mikoto, Hiruko no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, when Empress Jingū gave birth to Homudawake no Mikoto after returning from her campaign to the western lands, her placenta was buried and enshrined here, and the shrine is said to have been founded to enshrine the two kami. It is regarded as having been founded about 1,300 years ago, and in the precincts, besides a Hachiman shrine enshrining Empress Jingū and Emperor Ōjin, there are precinct shrines such as 日神社 and Tsushima-sha.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 別小江神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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