Arikawa town center, Shin-Kamigoto Town, Minami-Matsuura District, Nagasaki Prefecture
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¥500
Watatsumi Shrine, located in the Arikawa area of Shin-Kamigoto Town, Nagasaki, is easily accessible from Arikawa Port. This unique shrine is famous for its torii gate constructed from the jawbones of a long-finned whale, a tribute to Arikawa's history as a whaling town. Visitors can see and touch this unusual structure, a testament to the town's past. The shrine itself is dedicated to the dragon god. A visit to Watatsumi Shrine offers a quick and memorable glimpse into the local heritage.