Suga Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to Susa-no-O no Mikoto, the storm god and younger brother of Amaterasu in Japanese mythology. The shrine follows the common pattern of Suga shrines throughout Japan that honor this powerful kami known for his role in slaying the eight-headed serpent Yamata-no-Orochi.
- Denomination
- Susa-no-O
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susa-no-O no Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susa-no-O no Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.3289399, 136.9511788
Visitor tip
Many Suga shrines are known for their peaceful mountain or rural settings, making them ideal for quiet contemplation and traditional purification practices.
Cultural notes
Susa-no-O is revered as a deity of storms, sea, and agriculture, but also as a protector against evil spirits and disasters. Suga shrines are often sought out for prayers related to protection from natural calamities and for purification rituals.