Prayer Shrine in Nagasaki, dedicated to the protection of sailors and travelers. Built during the Edo period, it is one of the few shrines in Japan that is not directly affiliated with a specific kami.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- null
- Kami enshrined
- null
- Coordinates
- 32.8368496, 130.0101044
Visitor tip
Bring a small gift of sake or salt for the shrine's dedicated staff members who offer blessings to visitors at the entrance.
Cultural notes
This shrine shares its name with the term 'prayer shrine', but it is not a typical Shinto shrine that enshrines a specific kami. Instead, it serves as a place for devotees to seek blessings and protection from the spirits of the sea.
Historical note
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