厳島神社 is a Shinto shrine located on the Ogasawara Islands, in Chiba Prefecture. The shrine is dedicated to Amaterasu Ōmikami, the Shinto sun goddess. It is one of the most remote Shinto shrines in Japan and was originally built to honor the sea god Susanoo-no-Mikoto.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Amaterasu Ōmikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu, Ōmikami
- Coordinates
- 35.5878647, 139.720969
Visitor tip
When visiting the shrine, be sure to remove your shoes before entering the inner sanctum and avoid eating or drinking inside the shrine grounds.
Cultural notes
厳島神社 has a rich cultural heritage, with many festivals and traditions throughout the year. The shrine is famous for its unique traditional dance called the 'Izu Ōshima Odori', which takes place during the annual summer festival.
Historical note
The shrine was rebuilt after it was destroyed by an earthquake in 1498 and then relocated to its current site on Izu Ōshima, which is the main island of the Ogasawara Islands.