Yakumo Shrine is dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity of storms and the sea. The name 'Yakumo' refers to the famous poem composed by Susanoo, considered the first waka poem in Japanese literature. These shrines are found throughout Japan and serve as centers for protection against natural disasters and purification.
- Denomination
- Susanoo
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 37.271687, 140.6312194
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive cloud motifs or storm-related imagery that often decorate Yakumo shrines in honor of Susanoo.
Cultural notes
The name Yakumo derives from Susanoo's famous thirty-one syllable poem about rising clouds, which is traditionally considered the first waka poem in Japanese literature. Yakumo shrines often serve as protectors against storms and natural calamities.