Shiogama Shrine
In Japanese: 鹽竈神社
The head shrine of the old Mutsu province, on a hill above the port of Shiogama. A long steep stairway climbs to the main gate; its cherry tree is a natural monument.
Important Cultural Properties
Nearby
- Tagajo Castle Ruins ≈ 15 min by car
- Matsushima Bay ≈ 25 min by car
- Entsuin Temple ≈ 25 min by car
- Zuiganji Temple ≈ 25 min by car
- Sagakei Gorge ≈ 35 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 7–15 min walk from JR Hon-Shiogama Sta.
- Fee
- Free (shrine museum 200 yen)
- Good to know
- Grounds open 5:00–17:00
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info