A Tsushima shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity associated with storms, sea, and protection from disease and misfortune. Part of the network of shrines connected to the main Tsushima Shrine in Aichi Prefecture, these shrines traditionally serve as centers for plague prevention and purification rituals.
- Denomination
- Tsushima
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.3194606, 136.861908
Visitor tip
Visit during summer festivals when many Tsushima shrines hold traditional ceremonies for disease prevention and purification.
Cultural notes
Tsushima shrines are particularly associated with protection from illness and natural disasters, reflecting Susanoo's role as both a destructive and protective force in Shinto mythology.
Historical note
Tsushima shrines developed from the cult of Gozu Tenno, a syncretic deity combining Susanoo-no-Mikoto with Buddhist elements. The Tsushima shrine network spread throughout Japan during the medieval period as communities sought protection from epidemics and natural disasters.