Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Indépendant Ichinomiya developpement
Kokuhei Chusha
Ichinomiya (Mutsu Province)
Shiogama Shrine
Shiogama Shrine
Tarif
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Acces
15 min walk
Horaires
Open daily, 5:00-20:00
Vue d'ensemble
Shiogama Shrine stands on a forested hilltop overlooking Matsushima Bay, one of Japan's celebrated scenic wonders. As the ichinomiya of ancient Mutsu Province, it has been the spiritual anchor of northeastern Honshu for over a millennium. The shrine's unique identity revolves around Shiotsuchi-oji-no-kami, a deity associated with salt production and maritime guidance. According to mythology, this kami led Takemikazuchi and Futsunushi to the Tohoku region during the divine pacification of the land, then remained to teach the local people how to extract salt from seawater. The compound actually encompasses two shrines: the Shiogama Shrine proper and the adjacent Shiwahiko Shrine, which was merged into the same grounds. Both are set amid ancient cryptomeria trees on the summit of Ichinomori Hill.
Histoire
Fondation
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Atteste par les sources
820 Source: First appears in historical records with tax exemption
820📄Atteste par les sources
First historical mention; granted tax exemption
1695📄Atteste par les sources
Current main shrine buildings constructed under Date clan patronage
Divinites venerees
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primary Deity
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secondary Deity
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secondary Deity
Bienfaits
Reseau de sanctuaires
Indépendant head
Head shrine of approximately 110 branch shrines nationwide.
A savoir
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The shrine's famous shiogama-zakura cherry blossoms are a unique variety found only at this shrine, designated a national natural monument.
Source: documented
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The shrine possesses three separate sanctuaries housing different kami, an unusual arrangement among major shrines.
Source: documented
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Matsuo Basho visited the shrine during his 1689 journey chronicled in Oku no Hosomichi.
Source: documented
Infos pratiques
Location Coordinates
38.3220, 141.0230
Physical Address
1-1 Ichinomori-yama, Shiogama, Miyagi
Province historique
Mutsu (Rikuzen)
Acces
Hon-Shiogama Station (JR Senseki Line)
15 min walk
Horaires
Open daily, 5:00-20:00
Meilleure saison
springautumn
Langues etrangeres
English signage
Accessibilite
Partial
Site officiel
http://www.shiogamajinja.jp/
Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.
Pourquoi ce sanctuaire
As the ichinomiya of the vast Mutsu Province and a shrine intimately connected to the salt-making traditions that sustained coastal Tohoku communities, Shiogama offers insight into both the spiritual and economic foundations of northeastern Japan.
Sanctuaires lies
Kamikawa Shrine
上川神社
Hokkaido · Asahikawa
Indépendant agriculture
Obihiro Shrine
帯廣神社
Hokkaido · Obihiro
Indépendant agriculture
Tarumaezan Shrine
樽前山神社
Hokkaido · Tomakomai
Indépendant securite en montagne
Biei Shrine
美瑛神社
Hokkaido · Biei
Indépendant liens amoureux
Asahikawa Shrine
旭川神社
Hokkaido · Asahikawa
Indépendant developpement
Questions frequentes
Contenu redige par l'equipe editoriale de Jinja DB
What is Shiogama Shrine?
Shiogama Shrine stands on a forested hilltop overlooking Matsushima Bay, one of Japan's celebrated scenic wonders. As the ichinomiya of ancient Mutsu Province, it has been the spiritual anchor of northeastern Honshu for over a millennium. The shrine's unique identity revolves around Shiotsuchi-oji-no-kami, a deity associated with salt production and maritime guidance. According to mythology, this kami led Takemikazuchi and Futsunushi to the Tohoku region during the divine pacification of the land, then remained to teach the local people how to extract salt from seawater. The compound actually encompasses two shrines: the Shiogama Shrine proper and the adjacent Shiwahiko Shrine, which was merged into the same grounds. Both are set amid ancient cryptomeria trees on the summit of Ichinomori Hill.
Where is Shiogama Shrine located?
Shiogama Shrine is located in Shiogama, Miyagi. The full address is: 1-1 Ichinomori-yama, Shiogama, Miyagi.
What deities are enshrined at Shiogama Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: Shiotsuchi Oji no Kami, Takemikazuchi no Kami, Futsunushi no Kami.
What blessings can you pray for at Shiogama Shrine?
Shiogama Shrine is known for: securite maritime, accouchement serein, industrie du sel.
How do I get to Shiogama Shrine?
The nearest station is Hon-Shiogama Station (JR Senseki Line). It is about a 15-minute walk from the station.