A Sumiyoshi shrine in Yamaguchi Prefecture dedicated to the three Sumiyoshi deities, who are revered as protectors of seafarers and fishing communities. These shrines are found throughout Japan, particularly in coastal areas, and serve as important centers for maritime safety prayers and purification rituals.
- Denomination
- Sumiyoshi
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Sumiyoshi Sanjin (three sea deities)
- Kami enshrined
- Sokotsutsu-no-o-no-mikoto, Nakatsutsu-no-o-no-mikoto, Uwatsutsu-no-o-no-mikoto
- Coordinates
- 34.0063749, 131.8689277
Visitor tip
Pray for safe travels and maritime protection, especially if you work on or near the sea.
Cultural notes
The Sumiyoshi deities originated from the purification ritual of Izanagi after his return from the underworld. They are considered among the most important sea kami in Shinto, with the main shrine being Sumiyoshi Taisha in Osaka.