A Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the powerful storm god and brother of Amaterasu in Japanese mythology. Susanoo shrines are found throughout Japan and are often associated with protection from natural disasters, purification, and agricultural prosperity.
- Denomination
- Susanoo
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 34.8238568, 137.4078668
Visitor tip
Many Susanoo shrines offer protection amulets against natural disasters and are popular for prayers related to overcoming adversity.
Cultural notes
Susanoo-no-Mikoto is one of the most important deities in the Shinto pantheon, known as the god of storms, sea, and war. According to the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, he was banished from heaven for his violent behavior but later redeemed himself by slaying the eight-headed serpent Yamata-no-Orochi and rescuing Princess Kushinada-hime.