Okama Shrine
御釜神社
Okama Shrine, an auxiliary to Shiogama Shrine, features unique cauldrons central to local history and rituals.
What it is
- An auxiliary shrine of Shiogama Shrine.
- Dedicated to the deity Shiotsuchi-no-Oji-no-Kami.
- Its cauldrons are the origin of the name "Shiogama."
What to see
- Four cauldrons, called "Kamagama" or "Okama."
- The cauldrons are Shiogama City Tangible Folk Cultural Properties.
- Water in the cauldrons does not dry up during drought.
- Water color was historically used for divination.
When to go
- Annual Moshioyaki Shinji ritual is held in July.
- The ritual prepares offerings for the main Shiogama Shrine festival.
- Moshioyaki Shinji is an Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
宮城県塩竈市本町6-1 Open in Google Maps
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