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 kami associated with sea, storms, and purification.
- Denomination
- Susanoo
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 34.5355634, 135.9091714
Visitor tip
The shrine may be particularly significant during summer festivals when Susanoo's protective powers against storms are especially honored.
Cultural notes
Susanoo-no-Mikoto is one of the most important kami in Shinto mythology, known for his tempestuous nature and eventual redemption. He is often invoked for protection against natural disasters and for purification rituals.