Tenno-gu is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Gozu Tenno, a syncretic deity identified with Susanoo-no-Mikoto. These shrines were historically important for protection against pestilence and disease, particularly during summer epidemics.
- Denomination
- Gozu Tenno
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Gozu Tenno (Susanoo-no-Mikoto)
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Gozu Tenno
- Coordinates
- 34.6284394, 137.1075034
Visitor tip
Visit during summer festivals when traditional rituals for disease prevention are performed.
Cultural notes
Gozu Tenno worship combines Shinto and Buddhist elements, with the deity serving as a protector against illness and disaster. Many Tenno shrines host summer festivals called Gion Matsuri to ward off pestilence.