Samegawa Shrine
📍 Hokkaido, Kikonai · 155 Kikiuchi, Kikonai Town, Kamiiso District, 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
A shrine in Samegawa, Kikonai, protecting this land's fishing and bringing the sea's blessings while guarding against maritime dangers. Fishermen heading into rough Tsugaru Strait waters find spiritual sustenance in this shrine's grace. From ancient times, it has bound together the people and the sea. Prayers for abundant fishing and safety never cease along Kikonai's shores, morning and night.
Benefits
Fishing prosperityMaritime safetyAbundant fishing
