Yasaka Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and brother of Amaterasu in Japanese mythology. The shrine serves the local community in Kanagawa Prefecture, following the traditions of Yasaka worship that originated from the famous Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto.
- Denomination
- Yasaka
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Kushinada-hime-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.32383, 139.5502318
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive vermillion torii and architectural elements typical of Yasaka shrine design.
Cultural notes
Yasaka shrines are typically associated with protection from disease and natural disasters, reflecting Susanoo's dual nature as both a destructive and protective deity. Many Yasaka shrines throughout Japan trace their spiritual lineage to the influential Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto's Gion district.