A Shinto shrine dedicated to Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto, the goddess of dawn, mirth, and revelry who is famous for her dance that lured Amaterasu out of the heavenly cave. The shrine honors this important deity who played a crucial role in Japanese mythology and is considered the patron of entertainment and performing arts.
Enshrines Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto, the goddess of dawn, mirth, and performing arts who famously lured the sun goddess Amaterasu from her cave through sacred dance. Worshippers come to pray for success in entertainment, performing arts, and artistic endeavors, as well as for bringing joy and positive energy into their lives. The shrine is particularly popular among dancers, actors, and musicians seeking divine blessing for their performances and creative pursuits.
- Denomination
- Sarume-no-Mikoto
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 34.4666502, 136.7205262
Visitor tip
The shrine is particularly popular among performers, entertainers, and those in the arts who come to pray for success in their endeavors.
Cultural notes
Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto is revered as the ancestral goddess of performing arts and entertainment in Japan. Her legendary dance is considered the origin of kagura sacred dance and various forms of Japanese traditional performing arts. She is also associated with marriage and matchmaking.
Historical note
The shrine is dedicated to Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto, who according to the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki performed a spirited dance outside the heavenly cave where Amaterasu had hidden herself, helping to restore light to the world. This mythological event established her as a central figure in Shinto beliefs related to entertainment, dance, and the performing arts.