Nunamae Jinja
📍 Hiroshima, Tomo-cho Ushiroji 1225 · Fukuyama
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:30
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
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
Nunamae Jinja is an ancient shrine located in Tomo no Ura, a scenic harbor town. This shrine has a long history and has been deeply venerated by fishermen and sailors who prayed for maritime safety and safe voyages. Tomo no Ura was a strategic port city in the Seto Inland Sea and many ships would wait here for favorable tides. Nunamae Jinja has served as an important spiritual support for people whose lives are bound to the sea. From the shrine grounds overlooking the beautiful Seto Inland Sea, one can sense the blessings of the calm waters.
Benefits
Maritime safetySafe voyagesProsperous businessProtection from calamitiesFamily safetyGood fortune and prosperityFishing prosperity
