A Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the powerful storm god and brother of Amaterasu in Japanese mythology. As one of the most prominent deities in the Shinto pantheon, Susanoo is revered for his role in defeating the eight-headed, eight-tailed serpent Yamata-no-Orochi and his subsequent pacification from a tempestuous to a protective deity.
- Denomination
- Susanoo
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 34.7517053, 137.3538457
Visitor tip
Many Susanoo shrines are associated with protection from natural disasters, so visitors often pray for safety from storms and other calamities.
Cultural notes
Susanoo-no-Mikoto is a complex figure in Japanese mythology, initially portrayed as a destructive storm god who was banished from heaven for his violent behavior toward his sister Amaterasu. His character transforms when he slays the great serpent Yamata-no-Orochi and rescues Princess Kushinada, establishing him as both a fierce protector and a deity associated with purification and renewal.