Sumiyoshi Shrine (Otaru)
住吉神社
Hokkaido · Otaru
Sumiyoshi Maritime Safety
Kanpei Taisha
Ichinomiya (Nagato Province)
Sumiyoshi Shrine (Shimonoseki)
住吉神社
/ Sumiyoshi Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
¥300
Access
15 min walk
Hours
24 hours
Overview
One of Japan's Three Great Sumiyoshi Shrines, this is the ichinomiya of Nagato Province. Its main hall — a connected structure of five individual halls — is a National Treasure dating to 1370, the only example of this linked-hall arrangement among Sumiyoshi shrines.
History
1370📄Documented
Current National Treasure main hall constructed by the Ōuchi clan.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
Gods of the sea, seafaring, purification, and poetry (waka)
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⛩
secondary Deity
Semi-legendary empress; deity of safe childbirth, maritime protection, and victory in battle
Blessings
Shrine Network
Sumiyoshi notable_branch
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
33.9964, 130.9533
Physical Address
1-11-1 Ichinomiya Sumiyoshi, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi 751-0805
〒751-0805 山口県下関市一の宮住吉1-11-1
Historical Province
Suo / Nagato
Access
Shin-Shimonoseki Station (JR San'yo Shinkansen)
15 min walk
Hours
24 hours
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
Why This Shrine
One of the Three Great Sumiyoshi Shrines with a uniquely structured National Treasure main hall.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Sumiyoshi Shrine (Shimonoseki)?
One of Japan's Three Great Sumiyoshi Shrines, this is the ichinomiya of Nagato Province. Its main hall — a connected structure of five individual halls — is a National Treasure dating to 1370, the only example of this linked-hall arrangement among Sumiyoshi shrines.
Where is Sumiyoshi Shrine (Shimonoseki) located?
Sumiyoshi Shrine (Shimonoseki) is located in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi. The full address is: 1-11-1 Ichinomiya Sumiyoshi, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi 751-0805.
What deities are enshrined at Sumiyoshi Shrine (Shimonoseki)?
The enshrined deities are: Sumiyoshi Sanjin (Three Sumiyoshi Deities), Onakatsu Hime, Empress Jingu (Okinagatarashihime).