Spring Day Shrine, located in Ehime Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Susa-no-Okami and has a history dating back to the Heian period (794-1185 CE). The shrine's architecture reflects its Kamakura-style design, featuring a large torii gate and wooden buildings. Visitors can experience traditional Japanese culture by participating in ceremonies and festivals, such as the Spring Day Festival, which honors the arrival of spring and the deity's power to bring fertility and prosperity.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susa-no-Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Susano'o, The Storm God
- Coordinates
- 34.1057491, 132.5046945
Visitor tip
Visitors can purchase a packet of sake from the shrine's gift shop and enjoy it at the designated 'Sake no Iie' area, where they can sit on tatami mats and take in the serene atmosphere.
Cultural notes
Spring Day Shrine is connected to the mythology of Susa-no-Okami, a deity believed to have control over fertility, prosperity, and the natural world. The shrine's festival is also associated with the arrival of spring, symbolizing renewal and new beginnings.
Historical note
The shrine was originally established during the Heian period but its current structure dates back to the Edo period (1603-1867 CE).