A Sumiyoshi shrine in Yamaguchi Prefecture dedicated to the three Sumiyoshi sea deities. Part of the extensive network of Sumiyoshi shrines throughout Japan that originated from the head shrine in Osaka, these shrines traditionally serve maritime communities and travelers seeking safe passage.
- Denomination
- Sumiyoshi
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Sumiyoshi Sanjin (three sea deities)
- Kami enshrined
- Sumiyoshi-no-Okami, Sokotsutsu-no-Mikoto, Nakatsutsu-no-Mikoto, Uwatsutsu-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 34.4251483, 131.2510218
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive architectural style common to Sumiyoshi shrines, often featuring straight rooflines without curved eaves.
Cultural notes
Sumiyoshi shrines are among Japan's most ancient Shinto institutions, with the Sumiyoshi Sanjin being primordial sea deities born during Izanagi's purification ritual. They are particularly revered by fishermen, sailors, and coastal communities for protection during sea voyages.