Tsushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and brother of Amaterasu. Part of the Tsushima shrine network, it serves as a center for protection against diseases and natural disasters, reflecting the protective aspects of its primary deity.
- Denomination
- Tsushima
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.168339, 136.8905876
Visitor tip
Visit during summer festivals when many Tsushima shrines hold traditional ceremonies for disease prevention and community blessing.
Cultural notes
Susanoo-no-Mikoto is revered both as a destructive storm deity and as a protector against calamities. Tsushima shrines often feature distinctive architectural elements and serve as important community gathering places during times of crisis or celebration.
Historical note
Tsushima shrines originated from the cult of Gozu Tenno, a syncretic deity later identified with Susanoo-no-Mikoto. The Tsushima shrine network spread throughout Japan during the medieval period as centers for epidemic prevention and community protection.