Tsurugi Misaki Shrine is a Shinto shrine located on Tsurugi Misaki, a small cape in the Kii Peninsula of Tokushima Prefecture. Dedicated to the god of wind and storms, Tsurugi no Kami, this shrine is known for its unique architectural style blending traditional Japanese design with elements of ancient Greek architecture. The shrine's main hall features a distinctive pediment adorned with sculptures of mythical creatures inspired by Japanese folklore.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tsurugi no Kami
- Kami enshrined
- Wind God, Storm God
- Coordinates
- 34.0912287, 133.7044692
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's architecture, visit at sunset when the setting sun casts a warm glow on the main hall's pediment.
Cultural notes
As a coastal shrine, Tsurugi Misaki Shrine is connected to the mythology of the wind god, Tsurugi no Kami, who was said to have created the Kii Peninsula. The shrine also hosts an annual festival in September to honor the kami and celebrate the changing of the seasons.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built in the Heian period (794-1185 CE) and rebuilt after the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011.