Located in the historic city of Nagasaki, Butsudan Tomi no Miyabushi Kamizukuri Taisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to various deities associated with the sea and fertility, including Amaterasu, Susanoo, and Tsukiyomi. The shrine's architecture reflects its historical significance as one of Japan's oldest and most revered temples.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu, Susanoo, Tsukiyomi
- Coordinates
- 33.3425802, 130.0355462
Visitor tip
Visit during cherry blossom season (March-April) to witness the majestic beauty of the blooming sakura trees surrounding the shrine.
Cultural notes
The shrine is famous for its traditional Butsudan architecture, which features a square tower called 'mizumichi' that stores Buddhist and Shinto scriptures. The deity worshipped here is believed to be Amaterasu, while Susanoo is often invoked by fishermen seeking bountiful catches.