Itsukushima Shrine in Kagoshima Prefecture is dedicated to the three sister goddesses of the sea and is related to the more famous Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima. The shrine serves as a place of worship for maritime safety and prosperity, maintaining the traditional veneration of the sea goddesses who are considered protectors of sailors and fishermen.
- Denomination
- Itsukushima
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto, Tagitsuhime-no-Mikoto, Tagorihime-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 31.591801, 130.5976017
Visitor tip
Local Itsukushima shrines often have beautiful views of nearby water bodies, so take time to appreciate the natural setting.
Cultural notes
The three sister goddesses enshrined here are daughters of Susanoo-no-Mikoto and are closely associated with water, the sea, and protection of maritime activities. These deities are particularly revered in coastal communities throughout Japan.