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Susanoo Shrine

進雄神社

Susanoo Jinja

A Shinto shrine 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 this important kami known for his association with storms, the sea, and protection against evil spirits.

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Denomination
Susanoo
Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Susanoo-no-Mikoto
Kami enshrined
Susanoo-no-Mikoto
Coordinates
34.681897, 137.4369238

Visitor tip

Visitors often pray here for protection from natural disasters and for purification from negative influences.

Cultural notes

Susanoo-no-Mikoto is one of the most significant deities in Shinto mythology, known as the storm god who was banished from the heavenly realm but later redeemed himself by slaying the eight-headed serpent Yamata-no-Orochi. He is often invoked for protection and purification.