Yurahime-jinja, Shinto shrine in Japan

Yurahime-jinja is a Shinto shrine on the coast of Nishinoshima with a simple, well-maintained wooden structure and traditional roof. The shrine sits on a raised platform with stone steps, a large wooden torii gate at the entrance, and trees that shape the grounds while the sound of nearby waves creates a peaceful setting.

The shrine's founding date is unknown. In 842 it was listed among official shrines in the Shoku Nihongi, and by 927 it appeared in the Engishiki as a Myojin Taisha. It declined from the medieval period until 1773, when headmen of 13 Shimane villages revived the annual festival. The main hall was rebuilt in 1889.

This shrine is dedicated to the goddess Yura-hime, revered by fishermen and sailors as a protector at sea. Visitors today can observe people bringing small offerings, dropping coins in the offering box, and bowing to pray for safe journeys, a practice that connects generations of fishing families.

The shrine is accessible by car, bicycle, or bus and is a short drive from the port area, with about a twenty-minute walk from the bus stop. On-site, visitors can rinse their hands and mouth at a water basin before entering the main shrine, and should leave a small coin in the offering box.

The beach in front of the shrine is called Ika-yose-no-hama, where squid once washed ashore in such numbers that about 30 squid huts stood along the coast and people could pick them up by hand. The main species was the swordtip squid; the last large gathering was recorded on 7 February 2006.