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Sumiyoshi Shrine

末社 住吉社

Sumiyoshi-sha

Nara

A subsidiary shrine (massha) dedicated to the Sumiyoshi deities, the three kami of the sea who are revered as protectors of sailors, fishermen, and safe ocean travel.

宗派
Sumiyoshi
宗教
shinto
祭神
Sumiyoshi Sanjin (three Sumiyoshi 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
34.6814109, 135.8258508

参拝のヒント

As a subsidiary shrine, it may have limited access hours, so visit during main shrine operating times.

文化的背景

The Sumiyoshi deities were born from Izanagi's purification ritual and are among Japan's most ancient maritime kami, with worship dating back to early Japanese seafaring culture.

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