A Sumiyoshi shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the three sea deities known as Sumiyoshi Sanjin. These shrines are found throughout Japan and are associated with safe sea travel, purification, and protection.
- Denomination
- Sumiyoshi
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Sumiyoshi Sanjin (three sea deities)
- Kami enshrined
- Sokotsutsu-no-o-no-mikoto, Nakatsutsu-no-o-no-mikoto, Uwatsutsu-no-o-no-mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.2418496, 136.5716779
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive architectural style typical of Sumiyoshi shrines, which often features straight rooflines and simple, elegant construction.
Cultural notes
Sumiyoshi shrines venerate ancient sea deities that predate the arrival of Buddhism in Japan. The three Sumiyoshi kami are considered among the most important purification deities in Shinto.