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Inoue Munakata Shrine

井上宗像神社

Inoue Munakata Jinja

Hiroshima

A branch shrine of the famous Munakata Taisha in Fukuoka, dedicated to the three Munakata goddesses who protect seafarers and guide maritime activities. The shrine maintains the traditional Munakata worship practices while serving the local Hiroshima community.

宗派
Munakata
宗教
shinto
祭神
Munakata Sanjojin (Three Goddess Sisters)
祀られている神
Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto, Tagitsuhime-no-Mikoto, Tagirihime-no-Mikoto
座標
34.0768293, 133.6848224

参拝のヒント

As with most Munakata shrines, visitors often pray for safe travel, especially those involving water crossings or sea journeys.

文化的背景

The Munakata goddesses are among Japan's most revered maritime deities, traditionally worshipped by fishermen, sailors, and coastal communities. These three sister goddesses are said to protect sea routes and ensure safe passage across waters.

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