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Sumiyoshi Shrine (Chogoku Ichinomiya)
〒751-0805 山口県下関市一の宮住吉１丁目１１−１
Ranked as one of Japan's Three Great Sumiyoshi Shrines, this Chogoku Ichinomiya (first-ranked shrine of the former Choshu Province) features a National Treasure main hall. It receives deep reverence as a deity of military affairs and maritime traffic.
Enshrined deities
The Three Sumiyoshi Deities
History
Its origins are traced to the time of Empress Jingu's expedition to the Three Kingdoms of Korea. The Sumiyoshi Sanjin (Three Deities of Sumiyoshi) provided divine guidance to protect the crossing at sea. On the return journey, they issued a divine oracle instructing that their 'Ara-mitama' (fierce spirit) be enshrined in the Yamada village of Anan (in Choshu), leading to the construction of a shrine. During the Kamakura period, it received donations from Minamoto no Yoritomo and others. In the Sengoku period, it was restored through the patronage of the Ouchi and Mori clans. In the Meiji era, it was elevated to the status of Kanpei Chusha (Medium State Shrine), and it is currently listed as a Hyakken Jinja (Special Table Shrine) under the Association of Shinto Shrines.
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What visitors say
The shrine features a rare architectural style with five main halls lined up side by side. The aged shrine buildings and the surrounding forest create a beautiful landscape. Within the precincts stands a large camphor tree that evokes a sense of history, and rituals for warding off misfortune are performed here. Facilities such as parking lots and restrooms are well-maintained, creating a calm atmosphere cherished by local residents.
Opening hours
- Monday: 6:00 – 17:30
- Tuesday: 6:00 – 17:30
- Wednesday: 6:00 – 17:30
- Thursday: 6:00 – 17:30
- Friday: 6:00 – 17:30
- Saturday: 6:00 – 17:30
- Sunday: 6:00 – 17:30
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