A Shinto shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm deity and brother of Amaterasu. As a Yasaka shrine, it follows the Gion faith tradition and serves as a spiritual center for the local community, offering protection from disasters and epidemics.
- Denomination
- Gion
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 33.3986576, 132.6644558
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive shrine architecture and any seasonal festivals that may celebrate the connection to the parent Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto.
Cultural notes
The Yasaka shrine network represents the spread of Gion faith from Kyoto throughout Japan, with Susanoo-no-Mikoto particularly revered for protection against natural disasters and disease outbreaks.
Historical note
Yasaka shrines throughout Japan trace their origins to the famous Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto's Gion district, spreading the worship of Susanoo-no-Mikoto and the Gion faith tradition to provincial areas. This Kochi shrine would have been established to bring the protective powers of the storm deity to the local region.