A Tsushima shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity of storms and the sea. Tsushima shrines are found throughout Japan and are particularly associated with protection from plague and disease, as well as maritime safety.
- Denomination
- Tsushima
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 37.0557245, 140.8955786
Visitor tip
Visit during summer festivals when many Tsushima shrines hold their most significant celebrations and purification ceremonies.
Cultural notes
Tsushima shrines derive their tradition from the famous Tsushima Shrine in Aichi Prefecture. They are closely associated with summer festivals and purification rituals, reflecting Susanoo's role as both a destructive and purifying force in Shinto mythology.