A local Shinto shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to Tatsumi Daimyojin, a protective deity associated with the southeast direction according to traditional Japanese cosmology and feng shui principles.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Tatsumi Daimyojin (protective deity of the southeast direction)
- 祀られている神
- Tatsumi Daimyojin
- 座標
- 32.8051217, 130.7078534
参拝のヒント
As a directional deity shrine, it's traditionally considered auspicious to visit when seeking protection or when moving to a new location.
文化的背景
Tatsumi refers to the southeast direction in the traditional Japanese directional system based on the Chinese zodiac, where tatsu (dragon) and mi (snake) represent this cardinal direction. Shrines dedicated to Tatsumi Daimyojin often serve as protective barriers against misfortune from this direction.