Built in the early Heian period (8th-10th century), the Salt Warehouse Shrine in Hiroshima is dedicated to the kami of salt, which was a vital resource for the city's early inhabitants. The shrine's architecture reflects its historical significance as a storage facility for salt and other goods.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Salt Kami
- Kami enshrined
- Onin, Gion, Takamatsuhime
- Coordinates
- 34.3627596, 132.3646092
Visitor tip
To respect the shrine's historical purpose, visitors should refrain from eating or drinking within the shrine grounds.
Cultural notes
This shrine is associated with the Shinto mythology of salt, which was believed to have purifying properties. During the annual Hiroshima Salt Festival, held in November, locals offer prayers and thanksgiving for the city's prosperity.
Historical note
Founded during the Heian period (794-1185 CE),