A shrine dedicated to Torinoishinakifune no Kami, one of the celestial boat deities mentioned in Japanese mythology. This kami is associated with divine transportation and celestial navigation, appearing in the Kojiki as one of the deities involved in heavenly journeys.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Torinoishinakifune no Kami
- Kami enshrined
- Torinoishinakifune no Kami
- Coordinates
- 35.4406421, 139.2312333
Visitor tip
This shrine offers a unique opportunity to pay respects to one of the rarer celestial boat deities from Japanese mythology.
Cultural notes
Torinoishinakifune no Kami appears in Japanese creation mythology as a divine boat or vessel deity. The name literally means 'bird-rock-camphor-boat deity,' reflecting ancient beliefs about sacred transportation between the heavenly and earthly realms.