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Toyokawa Susanoo Shrine

豊川進雄神社

Toyokawa Susanoo Jinja

A Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and brother of Amaterasu in Japanese mythology. The shrine serves the local community in the Toyokawa area, providing a place for worship and seasonal festivals honoring the powerful deity known for his tempestuous nature and heroic deeds.

宗派
Susanoo
宗教
shinto
祭神
Susanoo-no-Mikoto
祀られている神
Susanoo-no-Mikoto
座標
34.8260701, 137.3964517

参拝のヒント

Check locally for festival dates, as Susanoo shrines often hold vibrant celebrations during storm season or harvest time.

文化的背景

Susanoo-no-Mikoto is one of the most prominent deities in Shinto mythology, known as the god of storms, sea, and agriculture. He is famous for his conflict with his sister Amaterasu and his later redemption through slaying the eight-headed dragon Yamata-no-Orochi, from which he obtained the sacred sword Kusanagi.