Tsuma Shrine is an ancient Shinto shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture dedicated to Konohanasakuya-hime, the goddess of Mount Fuji and cherry blossoms. Known as the birthplace of Japanese mythology's divine marriage, the shrine is considered one of Japan's most important sites for matchmaking and marital harmony. The shrine's name 'Tsuma' means 'wife' in Japanese, reflecting its strong association with marriage and relationships.
- Denomination
- Imperial
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Konohanasakuya-hime
- Kami enshrined
- Konohanasakuya-hime, Ninigi-no-Mikoto
- Founding
- Ancient period
- Coordinates
- 31.4267661, 131.0096941
Visitor tip
Visit during cherry blossom season when the shrine grounds are particularly beautiful and the connection to Konohanasakuya-hime feels most present.
Cultural notes
The shrine is famous throughout Japan as a power spot for marriage and relationships, attracting couples seeking blessings for their unions. The divine marriage of Ninigi and Konohanasakuya-hime represents the union of heaven and earth in Japanese mythology, making this shrine symbolically significant as the birthplace of Japanese culture and imperial tradition.
Historical note
According to the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, Tsuma Shrine marks the legendary site where Ninigi-no-Mikoto, grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu, met and married Konohanasakuya-hime. This divine union is considered the origin of the Japanese imperial lineage and the foundation of Japanese civilization. The shrine has been a site of imperial reverence for over a millennium, with records of imperial visits dating back to ancient times.