A local Shinto shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to Tatsumi Daimyojin, a protective deity associated with the southeast direction according to traditional Japanese cosmology and feng shui principles.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tatsumi Daimyojin (protective deity of the southeast direction)
- Kami enshrined
- Tatsumi Daimyojin
- Coordinates
- 32.8051217, 130.7078534
Visitor tip
As a directional deity shrine, it's traditionally considered auspicious to visit when seeking protection or when moving to a new location.
Cultural notes
Tatsumi refers to the southeast direction in the traditional Japanese directional system based on the Chinese zodiac, where tatsu (dragon) and mi (snake) represent this cardinal direction. Shrines dedicated to Tatsumi Daimyojin often serve as protective barriers against misfortune from this direction.