Shiogama Shrine

What it is

• A former designated village shrine dedicated to the deity Kunitokotachi no Mikoto.
• The main deity was originally invited from the famous Shiogama Shrine in Miyagi Prefecture.
• This site is widely known for its local association with safe childbirth.
• The shrine grounds are maintained by a youth association known as Shiogama Wakaren.

What to see

• A kurogane holly tree on the grounds that is over one hundred years old.
• The historic holly tree is listed among the top one hundred trees in Toyohashi.

When to go

• The annual shrine festival is held on the first Sunday of November.

Getting there

• The shrine is a four-minute walk from the Oyama bus stop.
• It is located five minutes from the Toyohashi-minato Interchange by car.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.