Shiogama Jinja

📍 Iwate, Ichinoseki City · Kozenziji 19

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–16:00

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

The Shiogama Jinja enshrined in the location with the fascinating place name of Kozenziji. Shrines bearing the name Shiogama have gathered faith since ancient times as deities of salt-making. The land of Ichinoseki has flourished since antiquity as a crucial crossroads, and prayers to the deity of salt supporting people's livelihoods are infused in this place. As can be understood from the place name of Kozenziji, this area has been known as a land of proven spiritual power, and has gathered people's faith since the age of syncretic Buddhism and Shinto. Continuing to be loved by the people of the community, it watches over their daily safety and prosperity.

Benefits

Household safetyProsperous commerceTraffic safetyProtection from calamitySafety at seaAbundant catch

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