Shiogama Shrine
Sendai, Japan
🛕 Shrine
One of Tohoku's most revered Shinto shrines, Shiogama Shrine sits atop Ichinomori Hill overlooking Matsushima Bay. Dedicated to the deity of salt-making and maritime safety, it is the ichinomiya (highest-ranked shrine) of Mutsu Province. The shrine features 202 stone steps on the front approach, beautiful cherry trees including the rare Shiogama-zakura variety, and hosts the Shiogama Minato Matsuri boat festival every July.
Address: 1-1 Ichinomori-yama, Shiogama, Miyagi 985-8510
Website: shiogamajinja.jp
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