Nihohime Jinja

Nihohime Jinja is enshrined in Nishinomotoura, Minami Ward of Hiroshima City, a shrine near the sea. This shrine, read as "nihohime," enshrines a goddess who appears in the Kojiki. As befitting a seaside location, it is said to have benefits for fishing and maritime safety, and has been cherished by local fishermen. Additionally, because it enshrines a goddess, it is said to be efficacious for wishes related to women, such as matchmaking, safe childbirth, and child-rearing. It is a shrine where one can worship with a peaceful heart, accompanied by the scent of the tide.