Tsushima Shrine is dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity associated with storms, sea, and protection from disease and misfortune. Part of the Tsushima shrine network found throughout Japan, these shrines traditionally served as centers for prayers against epidemics and natural disasters.
- Denomination
- Tsushima
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.2170551, 136.6258076
Visitor tip
Many Tsushima shrines hold summer festivals with connections to disease prevention and purification rituals.
Cultural notes
Susanoo-no-Mikoto, though known for his tempestuous nature in mythology, became revered as a protective deity against illness and misfortune. Tsushima shrines often feature distinctive architectural elements and maintain traditions related to purification and community health.
Historical note
Tsushima shrines trace their origins to the Tsushima Shrine in Aichi Prefecture, which became a major pilgrimage destination during the Heian period for protection against plague and disease. Local Tsushima shrines were established in communities seeking the protective power of Susanoo-no-Mikoto against epidemics that frequently swept through Japan.