A Sumiyoshi shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the three sea deities known as Sumiyoshi Sanjin. These shrines are found throughout Japan and are associated with safe sea travel, purification, and protection.
- 宗派
- Sumiyoshi
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Sumiyoshi Sanjin (three sea deities)
- 祀られている神
- Sokotsutsu-no-o-no-mikoto, Nakatsutsu-no-o-no-mikoto, Uwatsutsu-no-o-no-mikoto
- 座標
- 35.2418496, 136.5716779
参拝のヒント
Look for the distinctive architectural style typical of Sumiyoshi shrines, which often features straight rooflines and simple, elegant construction.
文化的背景
Sumiyoshi shrines venerate ancient sea deities that predate the arrival of Buddhism in Japan. The three Sumiyoshi kami are considered among the most important purification deities in Shinto.