Kehi Shrine (Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Kehi Shrine is an ancient shrine in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture, that has long been worshipped as the local guardian deity. Its founding dates back to ancient times and its name is even mentioned in the Engishiki (Chronicles of the Engishiki), where it is particularly revered as the guardian deity of maritime traffic safety, shipping, and fishing.