Dec 11, 2014 - 1 min read

Daffodil Shrine at Echizen Beach

Pray for a successful love life to the god of love!

By Takako Sakamoto

Community writer

The main altar of Daffodil Shrine near Echizen Beach is located at the entrance of a small cave

Torii gate of Daffodil Shrine at the foot of the rocky hill

Daffodil Shrine is located at the foot of this hill which faces Echizen Beach

Pathway to Daffodil Shrine, which stands at the entrance of a small cave

The name of the deity of this shrine, 'Aizen Myo-O', is carved on a rock

Stone lantern, stone marker and two guardian dogs in front of the main altar of Daffodil Shrine

Sign explaining about 'Aizen Myo-O', the deity of this shrine. He is a red-skinned God of Love, who has a fearsome appearance with flaming wild hair representing suppressed lust and passion.

The stone marker says, 'God Aizen at the Cape of Love'. Is this place called Cape of Love?

Fearsome-looking guardian dog on the roof of the main altar under the rock

Closer look at the eroded rock in the cave. Probably some fossils can be found here!

Looking up at the cave and the main altar from the ground

The Daffodil Shrine is the last curious thing I found on Echizen Beach. This shrine stands at the entrance to a small cave at the foot of the hill facing the beach. It enshrines the deity of love, 'Aizen Myo-O', a red-skinned god who has a fearsome appearance with flaming wild hair representing suppressed lust and passion. According to the sign at the shrine, if you offer prayer here, you'll have successful love relationships or happy marriages, peace at home, and even longevity! Oh no, I was too busy taking photos and forgot to pray! The shrine was probably named after the famous daffodil flowers here, which bloom in mid winter and cover the entire hillside of Echizen Beach.

Echizen Beach Series 1. Echizen Beach in Early Autumn 2. Ebisu Shrine on Echizen Beach 3. Kannon Shrine in a Seaside Cave 4. Kocho Gate & Guano Rock 5. Daffodil Shrine at Echizen Beach 6. Echizen Cape Observation Deck