小湊厳島神社

Dedicated to the three goddesses of the sea including Ichikishimahime-no-mikoto, this shrine serves as a maritime guardian for the coastal community of Kominato in Kagoshima. Fishermen and sailors traditionally visit to pray for safe voyages and abundant catches, while the shrine's connection to Hiroshima's famous Itsukushima Shrine lends it particular spiritual authority over ocean-related blessings. Local families also seek the protection of the sea goddesses for general prosperity and the safekeeping of loved ones who work upon the waters.