The guardian shrine of Taura in Yokosuka. Taura, located south of Oppama, was a naval port town home to the former Imperial Japanese Navy warehouses. In spring, the Taura Ume no Sato plum grove (approximately 2,700 trees) draws many visitors for the plum blossom festival. The shrine grounds, situated on a hillside, offer views over Yokosuka Port.

The exact founding date of Taura Jinja is not known, but the area of Taura has long been a fishing village facing Sagami Bay, and it is believed that a guardian shrine was established there at an early period. From the medieval era through the early modern period, Taura formed part of the Miura Peni…