Uwajima Ushioni in Warei Shrine

Warei Shrine

Warei Shrine is one of Shikoku’s Grand Shrines, and it has a massive, 12 m stone torii said to be the largest in Japan. The shrine is sacred to fishermen. The Warei Grand Festival held on July 23 and 24 features the remarkable Ushioni ‘bull devils’, and various torchlit madness in the river in front of the shrine.

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  • Uwajima Ushioni Festival divine palanquin
  • Uwajima Ushioni Festival crossing bridge
  • Uwajima Ushioni in Warei Shrine

Information

Name in Japanese: 和霊神社
Pronunciation: warei jinja
Address: 1451 Warei-chō, Uwajima, Ehime 798-0012

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