A local Shinto shrine in Hiroshima Prefecture dedicated to the land deity and local spiritual protection. Like many Jishu shrines throughout Japan, it serves as a guardian of the local community and the land upon which it stands.
- Denomination
- Jishu
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Land deity and local protective spirits
- Kami enshrined
- Land deity, Local protective kami
- Coordinates
- 34.1195567, 132.4742097
Visitor tip
As a local community shrine, it offers a peaceful atmosphere for quiet reflection and prayer.
Cultural notes
Jishu shrines are found throughout Japan and typically serve as protectors of specific localities, often associated with the spiritual essence of the land itself and community welfare.