A Tsushima shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity of storms and the sea. Part of the network of shrines connected to Tsushima Shrine tradition, known for protection against plague and natural disasters.
- Denomination
- Tsushima
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.2355806, 136.9514887
Visitor tip
Check locally for seasonal festival dates, as Tsushima shrines often host vibrant community celebrations.
Cultural notes
Tsushima shrines traditionally serve as centers for community festivals and are associated with protection from epidemics and natural calamities through the worship of Susanoo-no-Mikoto.