Shinto shrine
Nunakuma Jinja
沼名前神社（ぬなくまじんじゃ）
Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture
A shikinaisha in Tomo-chō, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, also called Tomo Gion-gū. It enshrines Ōwatatsumi no Mikoto, who is associated with Empress Jingū, and Susanoo no Mikoto, who has been worshipped as the kami of the Gion shrine.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Ōwatatsumi no Mikoto, Susanoo no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, it began when, in the 2nd year of Emperor Chūai, Empress Jingū called at this bay, enshrined Watatsumi no Mikoto, taking as the sacred object a spirit stone that had appeared from the sea, and prayed for safe voyages. Her offering of the "Itsu no Takatomo" on her return is said to be the origin of the place name Tomo. Susanoo no Mikoto of the Gion shrine was moved to the present site after a fire in Keichō 4, and in Meiji 9 Watatsumi no Kami was enshrined together with him, the two being worshipped in the same hall.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 沼名前神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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