Shiraishi Jinja

Shiraishi Jinja is enshrined in Masaoka, the central area of Shiraishi city known for Shiraishi Castle. In this castle town that prospered as a domain associated with the Katakura clan, it has long been revered as a guardian deity of the samurai and as the tutelary kami of the region. With deep historical ties to the Katakura clan, the influential retainers of the Date family, it has gathered the faithful seeking military fortune and the prosperity of their family lines. It is said that by offering prayers with a pure and clear heart, as pure as the name Shiraishi suggests, one receives the protection of the kami. This is a distinguished shrine that has walked together with the history of the castle town.