A Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and younger brother of Amaterasu in Japanese mythology. The shrine serves as a place of worship for this powerful deity known for his tempestuous nature and eventual heroic deeds.
- Denomination
- Susanoo
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.1662495, 136.8784589
Visitor tip
Prayers at Susanoo shrines are often made for protection from natural disasters and for spiritual purification.
Cultural notes
Susanoo-no-Mikoto is one of the most prominent deities in Japanese mythology, known for his conflicts with his sister Amaterasu and his later heroic act of slaying the eight-headed serpent Yamata-no-Orochi. He is often venerated for protection against storms and for purification.