The 3 ichinomiya of Fukui
Fukui Prefecture holds 3 ichinomiya, covering the old provinces of Wakasa Province, Echizen Province.
- Wakasahiko Jinja (Upper Shrine) 若狭彦神社 福井県小浜市龍前 28-7
- Wakasahime Jinja (Lower Shrine) 若狭姫神社 福井県小浜市遠敷 65-41
- Kehi Jingu 氣比神宮 福井県敦賀市曙町11-68
Opening hours
The counter that sells charms and writes goshuin closes in the late afternoon, even where the grounds stay open. The wording below is the shrine's own, quoted as it stands.
| Shrine | As stated |
|---|---|
| Wakasahiko Jinja | 10:00-15:00（社務所は若狭姫神社に置かれ両社を兼務。地域の神事で職員不在の日がある） |
| Wakasahime Jinja | 10:00-15:00 |
| Kehi Jingu | 8:45-16:45（お守り・御朱印授与）／祈願受付 9:00-16:00 |
All 85 closing times, earliest first →
Parking
| Shrine | Car park |
|---|---|
| Wakasahiko Jinja | Yes, about 5 spaces, fee not stated |
| Wakasahime Jinja | None |
| Kehi Jingu | Yes, about 100 spaces, free |
Parking at all 120 ichinomiya →
Festival dates
- Wakasahime Jinja若狭姫神社
- 3月10日 若狭姫神社 例祭
- Kehi Jingu氣比神宮
- 9月4日（旧暦8月4日） 例大祭
- Wakasahiko Jinja若狭彦神社
- 10月10日 若狭彦神社 例祭
Festival names are in Japanese because that is what appears locally. The full calendar →
Nationally designated cultural properties
- Wakasahiko Jinja
- 2 Important Cultural Properties
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