Kanpei Taisha Ichinomiya (Nagato Province)

Sumiyoshi Shrine (Shimonoseki)

住吉神社

/ Sumiyoshi Jinja

Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
¥300
Access
15 min walk
Hours
24 hours

Overview

One of Japan's Three Great Sumiyoshi Shrines, this is the ichinomiya of Nagato Province. Its main hall — a connected structure of five individual halls — is a National Treasure dating to 1370, the only example of this linked-hall arrangement among Sumiyoshi shrines.

History

1370📄Documented

Current National Treasure main hall constructed by the Ōuchi clan.

Enshrined Deities

primary Deity

Gods of the sea, seafaring, purification, and poetry (waka)

Onakatsu Hime
secondary Deity
secondary Deity

Semi-legendary empress; deity of safe childbirth, maritime protection, and victory in battle

Blessings

Shrine Network

Sumiyoshi notable_branch

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

33.9964, 130.9533

Physical Address

1-11-1 Ichinomiya Sumiyoshi, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi 751-0805

〒751-0805 山口県下関市一の宮住吉1-11-1

Access

Shin-Shimonoseki Station (JR San'yo Shinkansen)

15 min walk

Hours

24 hours

Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team

What is Sumiyoshi Shrine (Shimonoseki)?

One of Japan's Three Great Sumiyoshi Shrines, this is the ichinomiya of Nagato Province. Its main hall — a connected structure of five individual halls — is a National Treasure dating to 1370, the only example of this linked-hall arrangement among Sumiyoshi shrines.

Where is Sumiyoshi Shrine (Shimonoseki) located?

Sumiyoshi Shrine (Shimonoseki) is located in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi. The full address is: 1-11-1 Ichinomiya Sumiyoshi, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi 751-0805.

What deities are enshrined at Sumiyoshi Shrine (Shimonoseki)?

The enshrined deities are: Sumiyoshi Sanjin (Three Sumiyoshi Deities), onakatsu hime, Empress Jingu (Okinagatarashihime).