Located in the town of Higashi-Kurume, Saitama Prefecture, Ōsukubo Shisaden (also known as Ōsukubo Jinja) is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deity Susanoo no Okami. With its origins dating back to the Nara period, this shrine showcases traditional architecture and beautiful gardens.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo no Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.8856456, 139.6650305
Visitor tip
Visit during the autumn foliage season (mid-November to mid-December) for stunning views of the shrine's vermilion torii gate against a backdrop of vibrant leaves.
Cultural notes
This shrine is famous for its connection to Japanese mythology, as it was believed to be the site where Susanoo no Okami, the storm god and brother of Amaterasu, was said to have created the earth. The shrine also holds an annual autumn festival, celebrating the deity's association with harvest and fertility.