Yasaka Shrine in Kagoshima Prefecture is a local Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and brother of Amaterasu in Japanese mythology. Like other Yasaka shrines throughout Japan, it follows the Gion tradition and serves as a spiritual center for the local community, offering prayers for protection from disasters and disease.
- Denomination
- Gion
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 31.7613963, 130.5739416
Visitor tip
Look for the traditional vermillion torii gate and main shrine buildings that are characteristic of Yasaka shrines.
Cultural notes
Susanoo-no-Mikoto is revered as a powerful deity who can both bring storms and protect against calamities, making Yasaka shrines popular places to pray for protection from natural disasters.
Historical note
This shrine is part of the network of Yasaka shrines found throughout Japan, which trace their spiritual lineage to the famous Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto's Gion district. Local Yasaka shrines were often established to bring the protective power of Susanoo-no-Mikoto to communities across the country.