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Susanoo Shrine

素盞雄神社

Susanoo Jinja

Nara

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.

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