Hamamatsu no Utsonami Jinmyo is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of navigation and fertility in the sea, located on the eastern coast of Shizuoka Prefecture. The shrine's main hall, designed in the traditional Kamakura period style, houses the enshrined kami of Tsukuyomi and Inari Okami, both associated with fishing and maritime activities. Visitors can participate in a special ceremony to pray for safe navigation and bountiful harvests during the autumnal equinox festival.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tsukuyomi
- Kami enshrined
- Inari, Tsukuyomi
- Coordinates
- 34.8115475, 137.5524517
Visitor tip
Bring an offering of salt or dried fish to make a prayer for a successful fishing trip.
Cultural notes
As part of its maritime traditions, the shrine holds a annual ceremony honoring the sea god Tsukuyomi during the autumnal equinox festival. Locals believe that this ritual ensures safe passage and abundant seafood for the coming year.
Historical note
Founded in the Kamakura period (1185-1333),