Hokuroku, a sacred scroll in the care of Dejima Shrine's treasure repository, is said to be an imperial copy from the Heian period (794-1185). At Kusanagi Shrine, visitors can witness the historic scrolls and artifacts that showcase the shrine's rich cultural heritage. In Yamagata Prefecture, the shrine honors the Shinto deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto, believed to have played a significant role in the origins of rice cultivation.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 38.1157536, 140.0348857
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine's treasure repository to see Hokuroku, an imperial scroll from the Heian period.
Cultural notes
Susanoo-no-Mikoto, a powerful Shinto deity associated with storms and fertility, is revered at this shrine. The shrine's architecture features distinctive black lacquer work, which is said to ward off evil spirits.
Historical note
Founded in 718 during the Asuka period (593-794) and rebuilt after its destruction by the Ōnin War in 1467.