Located in the city of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Ifukuji no Ōsona is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of war, Susanoo-no-Mikoto. The shrine's main hall features a tiled roof and wooden columns, typical of traditional Japanese architecture. In the Edo period, the shrine was rebuilt using locally-sourced materials.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 34.7947939, 137.9530946
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, consider visiting early in the morning or later in the evening when it's less crowded.
Cultural notes
Susanoo-no-Mikoto is one of the eight Shinto deities known as the 'Kami' who are said to have inhabited the Japanese islands. According to myth, Susanoo was a god of war and the sea, known for his destructive power and ferocity.
Historical note
The shrine was rebuilt in 1602 during the Edo period.