Shiogama Shrine
📍 Niigata, Murakami · 1194 Shioya, Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
Pre-written
Unknown
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
Guardian of Murakami's salt-making heritage, this shrine has upheld the cultural and spiritual traditions of salt production for generations. The sweat and dedication of salt makers finds reward under divine protection and guidance. Salt processed here carries the blessing of purity and prosperity to markets far and wide.
Benefits
Salt preservationBusiness prosperityHousehold safety
