The San'ei Taishimagami Hiroshima-bunri shrine in Shikoku is not found but, the one in Hiroshima is. This shrine was built during the Edo period to commemorate a famous incident where the priest was saved from shipwreck by the god of the sea, San'ei Taishimagami. The shrine's architecture features the traditional Japanese style of the 'gassho-zukuri', with two sloping roofs that symbolize the prayers of the faithful rising like incense to heaven. Visitors can see a large stone pedestal in front of the main hall where the priest was saved by the god's intervention.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- San'ei Taishimagami
- Kami enshrined
- San'ei Taishimagami
- Coordinates
- 34.4066432, 132.4198651
Visitor tip
To get a good view of the shrine, climb up the staircase on the west side of the main hall. The stone pedestal can be seen from this spot.
Cultural notes
San'ei Taishimagami is the god of the sea and navigation. He is often invoked by fishermen and sailors for safe passage. At this shrine, visitors can participate in the 'Akizukuri', a festival to pray for safe seas and good fortune.
Historical note
Built during the Edo period, 1653.