A Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and brother of Amaterasu in Japanese mythology. The shrine serves as a place of worship for the powerful deity known for his tempestuous nature and heroic deeds.
- Denomination
- Susanoo
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 34.8054176, 137.3745318
Visitor tip
Offerings of sake and rice are particularly appropriate when visiting Susanoo shrines.
Cultural notes
Susanoo-no-Mikoto represents the fierce aspects of nature and is often invoked for protection against storms and disasters, while also being revered as a deity of purification and renewal.
Historical note
Susanoo shrines are found throughout Japan, typically established to honor the storm god who is famous for slaying the eight-headed, eight-tailed serpent Yamata-no-Orochi and discovering the sacred sword Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi within the creature's tail.