Algae Salt Shrine

Algae Salt Shrine

Event Overview

The ritual of making salt by the ancient method of salt-making, in connection with the fact that the old god of earth taught people to make salt. The finished salt will be offered to the gods and distributed to the worshippers of the day. Image courtesy: Tao Shrine

Info

  • Event Location:   
  • Gombu Shrine
  • Address:   
  • 6-1 Honcho, Shiogunder City, Miyagi Prefecture
  • Public Transportation:   
JR Honshiogama Station → 10-minute walk
  • Car Access:   
4.5km 10 minutes from Sanriku Dōri Fuchu IC
  • Phone Number:   
  • 022-367-1611 (Shrine)
  • Parking Number:   
300 units/free of charge. Use of the parking lot of the shrine.

Event Period

  • Saturday, July 6, 2024

Price

Free

Event Category

Seasonal Festivals & Annual Events


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