A Sumiyoshi shrine located in the Shioji area of Miyazaki City, dedicated to the three Sumiyoshi deities who are revered as protectors of seafarers and purifiers of ritual defilement. The shrine serves the local community in this coastal prefecture, maintaining the important tradition of venerating these ancient maritime kami.
- 宗派
- Sumiyoshi
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Sumiyoshi Sanjin - three sea deities of purification and safe voyages
- 祀られている神
- Sokotsutsu-no-o-no-mikoto, Nakatsutsu-no-o-no-mikoto, Uwatsutsu-no-o-no-mikoto
- 座標
- 31.9824196, 131.4766073
参拝のヒント
Visit during early morning hours for a peaceful experience and to observe local worshippers beginning their day with prayers for safety and purification.
文化的背景
The Sumiyoshi deities are among Japan's most ancient kami, born from Izanagi's purification ritual after returning from the underworld. They are particularly significant in coastal regions like Miyazaki, where fishing and maritime activities have been central to local life.