Shiomigaoka Shrine
📍 Hokkaido, Otaru · 1-10 Wakatakecho, Otaru, Hokkaido
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Caressed by Otaru's sea breeze, this shrine has long blessed seafarers and merchants. It has watched over the town's prosperous maritime trade. The shrine stands as a beacon of safety and commerce in Otaru's storied past and present.
Benefits
safe voyagescommercial prosperityfamily protection