若狭国
The upper shrine has been the "ichinomiya" of Wakasa Province since ancient times, and in particular is revered as a guardian of marine safety and fishermen. In addition, there is a connection between this shrine at the "Wakasa Well" in the precincts of the Nigatsu-dō in Tōdai-ji temple in Nara. The lower shrine is the "ninomiya" of Wakasa Province.