A Shiogama shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to the salt-making deity Shiotsu-no-oji-no-kami. The shrine is associated with the main Shiogama Shrine network that venerates deities of salt production, safe childbirth, and maritime protection. The name 'Ougon' meaning 'golden' suggests particular local significance or legendary associations.
- Denomination
- Shiogama
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Shiotsu-no-oji-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Shiotsu-no-oji-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 37.7974122, 140.9132262
Visitor tip
Look for traditional salt-related offerings or purification rituals that may be unique to this Shiogama shrine.
Cultural notes
Shiogama shrines are deeply connected to Japanese purification traditions, as salt has been considered a purifying agent in Shinto practice since ancient times. The golden (ougon) designation may relate to local legends or the perceived precious nature of salt production in the region.
Historical note
This shrine belongs to the network of Shiogama shrines found throughout northeastern Japan, which trace their origins to the veneration of salt-making deities. These shrines became particularly important in coastal and salt-producing regions, with the Shiogama faith spreading inland to agricultural communities seeking the blessings of purification and fertility associated with salt.