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A deity who cures the illnesses of women. Dedicated dolls fill the whole precinct.
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Awashima Shrine is a shrine in Kada, Wakayama, Wakayama Prefecture. It is a candidate shrine for those listed in the Engishiki, and its former shrine rank was district shrine. It is the head shrine of the Awashima, Awashima and Awaji shrines found across the country. It is known for doll memorial services, and countless dolls, as many as 20,000, offered from all over Japan are lined up throughout the precincts. Sukunahikona no Mikoto Oonamuji no Mikoto Okinagatarashihime no Mikoto However, there are various theories about the true identity of the deity Awashima.
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Founded：Reign of Emperor Nintoku (traditional) Blessings：Safe childbirth, Matchmaking
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