A Sumiyoshi shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to the three Sumiyoshi kami, ancient Shinto deities of the sea and safe travel. Part of the nationwide network of Sumiyoshi shrines that trace their origins to the head shrine Sumiyoshi Taisha in Osaka.
- Denomination
- Sumiyoshi
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Sumiyoshi Sanjin (Three Sumiyoshi Kami)
- Kami enshrined
- Sokotsutsu-no-o-no-mikoto, Nakatsutsu-no-o-no-mikoto, Uwatsutsu-no-o-no-mikoto
- Coordinates
- 33.537453, 133.215515
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive architectural features common to Sumiyoshi shrines, often including elements reflecting their maritime connections.
Cultural notes
The Sumiyoshi kami are among Japan's oldest documented deities, appearing in the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki as purification deities born from Izanagi. They became especially revered by sailors, fishermen, and travelers seeking protection on sea voyages.