The shrine is the most revered shrine in Oshu and is believed to be the god of safe childbirth, safety at sea, and satisfaction from a great catch of fish. It is popularly called “Shiogama-sama” (Lord of Shiogama). It is the head shrine of all the Shiogama (Shiogama, Shiogama, Shiogama, Shiogama, Shiogama, Shiogama) shrines in Japan.
Facing the sea with a beautiful view, the shrine is also home to the magnificent Yanagama cherry blossoms, wax plum blossoms, and tarayo (a type of Japanese apricot).
Fourteen shrine pavilions and a torii (torii gate) are designated as Important Cultural Properties.
The shrine pavilions were erected in 1695 during the reign of Tsunamura Date, the fourth lord of the Sendai domain, and completed in 1704 during the reign of Yoshimura Date, the fifth lord of the domain.
The 31 trees on the grounds of Shiogama Shrine are designated as a national natural monument under the name of “Shiogama Zakura of Shiogama Shrine. The flowers are double-petaled and light pink in color. In spring, large flowers with about 40 petals bloom.
Shiwahiko Shrine was also established in the precincts of the temple in 1871 during the Meiji Era.
The Omotesaka slope leading to the shrine grounds has 202 stone steps.
The shrine was built in 1699. Behind the left and right shrine pavilions are the left and right main shrines, which are parallel to each other on the east and west sides of the shrine.
The annex was built in 1699.
A large double-flowered cherry tree with approximately 40 petals, found only on the grounds of Shiogama Shrine. The blossoms are light pink.
It has a long history and was known in the Heian period (794-1185), and is designated as a national natural monument as "Shiogama-zakura of Shiogama Shrine.
Opening and closing hours
March - October: 5:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
November - February: 5:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free
15 minutes on foot from Honshiogama Station on the Senseki Line