Suga Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and younger brother of Amaterasu in Japanese mythology. These shrines are typically associated with protection from disasters, purification, and the legendary tale of Susanoo's victory over the eight-headed serpent Yamata-no-Orochi.
- 宗派
- Suga
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- 祀られている神
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Kushinada-hime
- 座標
- 35.3851465, 136.7176313
参拝のヒント
Many visitors pray for protection from natural disasters and for purification of negative influences.
文化的背景
Suga shrines commemorate the mythological palace that Susanoo built in Izumo after slaying the great serpent and marrying Kushinada-hime. The name 'Suga' comes from Susanoo's poem expressing how refreshed (sugasugashi) he felt at this location.