Ikohayawake-no-Mikoto Shrine

What it is

• An ancient shrine in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture.
• Also known as Myojinsha, Hamadaimyojin, and Shiomorimyojin.
• Enshrines five deities, including Amaterasu-Omikami.
• Worshipped for good fishing, maritime safety, and salt production.

What to see

• The main hall, undamaged by the 2011 tsunami.
• An Ema-den building on the grounds.
• A sumo ring is located within the shrine grounds.
• Several stone shrines are present.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.