Tennyo Shrine is a Shinto shrine located on Mido Island in Osaka Bay, and its main deity is Susanoo no Okami. The shrine was originally constructed to honor the god who controlled storms and the sea. The shrine's architecture reflects its coastal location, with traditional torii gates and a large stone statue of Susanoo no Okami standing at the entrance.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo no Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo no Okami
- Coordinates
- 34.5796621, 135.5759979
Visitor tip
Be sure to visit the shrine at sunset for a beautiful view of Osaka Bay.
Cultural notes
As Susanoo no Okami is often associated with storms and the sea, visitors may notice that the shrine's torii gates are designed to resemble waves. The shrine also hosts an annual festival in May to celebrate the god's power over the ocean.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built in 1925, but it was relocated to its current site on Mido Island in 1973.