須賀神社 is a Shinto shrine located in the heart of Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture. Founded in 718 CE, the shrine has been an important center for local worship and community gatherings. The shrine's architecture reflects the traditional Japanese style, with a main hall made from sacred cedar wood and adorned with ornate carvings.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.3920981, 139.1722112
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's history, consider visiting at the end of May or beginning of June, when the annual May Day Festival (Gasa Matsuri) is held in honor of Susanoo-no-Mikoto.
Cultural notes
須賀神社 is closely tied to the legend of Susanoo-no-Mikoto, a storm god and brother of Amaterasu. According to myth, Susanoo-no-Mikoto caused chaos by unleashing a storm that flooded the land, and his actions were later atoned for through prayer and offerings at this shrine.
Historical note
The shrine was founded during the Nara period by Emperor Shōmu as a temple dedicated to the deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto.