A Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and brother of Amaterasu in Japanese mythology. As indicated by its name, this shrine serves the local Ota area community while honoring one of the most prominent deities in the Shinto pantheon.
- Denomination
- Susanoo
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 34.8377392, 137.4158375
Visitor tip
Look for protective amulets and charms related to storm protection and warding off evil spirits, which are commonly associated with Susanoo shrines.
Cultural notes
Susanoo-no-Mikoto is revered as a powerful deity associated with storms, sea, and protection against evil. He is famous in Japanese mythology for his conflicts with his sister Amaterasu and his heroic slaying of the eight-headed, eight-tailed serpent Yamata-no-Orochi.