Tandai Village Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Tandai Village of Hiraizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture, dedicated to the deity Susanoo-no-mikoto, who is revered as the god of storms and fertility.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo
- Coordinates
- 38.9246249, 141.1286255
Visitor tip
To fully experience the shrine's natural beauty, visit at sunrise when the mist is still rising from the nearby Oshiwatari waterfall.
Cultural notes
The shrine is famous for its beautiful garden and its association with Susanoo-no-mikoto, who is said to have created a bridge over the river that runs through the village. The shrine also has strong ties to the region's rice farming culture.
Historical note
The shrine was built during the Heian period, specifically in 1010, by the imperial family's regent, Fujiwara no Nobusuke.