Yasaka Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Fukushima Prefecture dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and brother of Amaterasu. Like other Yasaka shrines throughout Japan, it follows the Gion faith tradition and serves as a local center for community festivals and prayers for protection from epidemics and disasters.
- Denomination
- Gion
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 37.0568528, 140.8854413
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive vermillion torii gate and architecture typical of Yasaka shrines.
Cultural notes
Yasaka shrines are closely associated with summer festivals and the Gion Matsuri tradition, celebrating the power of Susanoo-no-Mikoto to ward off disease and evil spirits through purification rituals.
Historical note
This shrine is part of the broader network of Yasaka shrines that spread throughout Japan from the famous Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto. The Gion faith, centered on Susanoo-no-Mikoto, became popular for protection against plagues and natural disasters, making these shrines important community gathering places during times of crisis.