A Tsushima shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity associated with storms, sea, and protection from disease and pestilence. Tsushima shrines are found throughout Japan and are particularly revered for their role in warding off epidemics and disasters.
- Denomination
- Tsushima
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.2494845, 136.8881424
Visitor tip
Visit during summer festivals if possible, as many Tsushima shrines hold distinctive water-based ceremonies.
Cultural notes
Tsushima shrines originated from Tsushima Shrine in Aichi Prefecture and are associated with protection from disease and natural disasters. Many hold summer festivals featuring portable shrines carried through water as purification rituals.