A Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the powerful storm deity and brother of Amaterasu in Japanese mythology. The shrine serves as a place of worship for the kami associated with storms, the sea, and protection against evil.
- Denomination
- Susanoo
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.1720294, 136.8647163
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive shimenawa ropes and paper streamers that often adorn Susanoo shrines, symbolizing purification and the deity's power over natural forces.
Cultural notes
Susanoo-no-Mikoto is one of the most prominent deities in Japanese mythology, known for his tempestuous nature and his legendary conflict with his sister Amaterasu. He is revered as a protector deity who drives away evil spirits and disease.