A Sumiyoshi shrine in Kagoshima Prefecture dedicated to the three Sumiyoshi deities, who are revered as protectors of seafarers, fishermen, and safe ocean travel. As with other Sumiyoshi shrines throughout Japan, this shrine serves the local community's needs for maritime safety and purification rituals.
- Denomination
- Sumiyoshi
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Sumiyoshi Sanjin (three Sumiyoshi deities)
- Kami enshrined
- Sokotsutsu-no-o-no-mikoto, Nakatsutsu-no-o-no-mikoto, Uwatsutsu-no-o-no-mikoto
- Coordinates
- 31.7078188, 130.7564371
Visitor tip
Offer prayers for safe travel, especially if you work on or near the ocean.
Cultural notes
The Sumiyoshi deities were born from Izanagi's purification ritual and are among Japan's most ancient kami. They are particularly venerated in coastal regions for their power over the sea and protection of maritime activities.