Tsukihi Shrine is dedicated to the celestial deities of the sun and moon, representing the dual forces of day and night in Shinto cosmology. The shrine's name literally means 'Moon-Sun Shrine,' reflecting its dedication to these fundamental celestial kami.
- Denomination
- Imperial
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Sun and Moon deities
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi
- Coordinates
- 34.6818867, 135.8232023
Visitor tip
Visit during both sunrise and sunset to experience the shrine's connection to celestial cycles.
Cultural notes
The pairing of sun and moon deities represents the complementary forces of yin and yang in Japanese spiritual thought, with Amaterasu governing the day and Tsukuyomi ruling over the night and lunar cycles.