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Shiogama Shrine

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塩竈神社

Shiogama Shrine is a historic site dedicated to safe childbirth, marine products, and a unique cave deity.

Shiogama Shrine
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What it is

  • A shrine founded in 1917.
  • Dedicated to marine products and safe childbirth.
  • Its deity is Shiotsuchi-no-Okina.
  • Formerly known as Koshino-iwaya.

What to see

  • Koshino-iwaya cave, a natural formation.
  • A small worship hall inside the cave.
  • The shrine grounds, part of a national historic site.

Getting there

  • Accessible by Wakayama Bus from Wakayama Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

和歌山県和歌山市和歌浦中3丁目4-25 Open in Google Maps

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