Hatsuhinode Festival is a notable event at this shrine, celebrated on January 1st to mark the beginning of the new year. The shrine's primary enshrinement is Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and brother of Amaterasu.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Fujin, Tsukuyomi
- Coordinates
- 35.8898466, 137.9156681
Visitor tip
Visitors can purchase a special New Year's gift called an 'omiyage' at this shrine's shops, typically food items or souvenirs, to take home as a symbol of good luck and gratitude.
Cultural notes
This shrine is known for its unique ' torii gate with no roof', which stands tall amidst the surrounding forest. The kami enshrined here also include Fujin, the wind god, and Tsukuyomi, the moon god.
Historical note
Founded in 1699 during the Edo period.