Located in the city of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is a well-known Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Susanoo-no-Mikoto. According to myth, Susanoo was a powerful kami who helped create the archipelago and was revered as a guardian of sailors and fishermen.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo, Inari
- Coordinates
- 34.7940755, 138.0154902
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at dawn or dusk when the sunlight casts a golden glow on the vermilion torii gate.
Cultural notes
As one of Japan's most famous shrines, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is often visited by pilgrims during the annual Susanoo-no-Mikoto Festival in October, which features traditional dances and games.
Historical note
The shrine's current structure dates back to 1687, during the Edo period, although it is believed that an earlier shrine existed on the site.