A Shinto shrine dedicated to Tsukiyomi-no-Mikoto, the moon deity in Japanese mythology. As one of the three noble children born from Izanagi's purification ritual, Tsukiyomi represents the lunar aspects of nature and the night realm. The shrine serves as a place of worship for this important celestial kami who governs the moon and its cycles.
- Denomination
- Tsukiyomi
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tsukiyomi-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Tsukiyomi-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 31.5911434, 130.5999931
Visitor tip
Visit during evening hours or under moonlight to experience the shrine's connection to lunar worship traditions.
Cultural notes
Tsukiyomi represents the often mysterious and sometimes antagonistic relationship between sun and moon in Japanese mythology. Unlike solar worship which became dominant, lunar deities like Tsukiyomi maintained a more subdued but persistent presence in Shinto practice, often associated with night, reflection, and the passage of time.
Historical note
Tsukiyomi shrines have ancient roots in Japanese mythology, stemming from the creation myths recorded in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. Tsukiyomi-no-Mikoto was born from Izanagi's right eye during his purification after returning from Yomi, making him sibling to Amaterasu and Susanoo. Though less prominent than his siblings in popular worship, Tsukiyomi held significant importance in ancient lunar calendar systems and agricultural cycles.