Tsukiyomi-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Ibaraki Prefecture, dedicated to Tsukuyomi, the moon god and brother of Amaterasu. The shrine was built during the Edo period (1615-1867) as a place for worship and offerings to honor the harvest season. Visitors can enjoy traditional Japanese architecture, including a vermilion torii gate, while exploring the shrine grounds.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tsukuyomi
- Kami enshrined
- Tsukuyomi, and possibly other Shinto kami associated with the moon, fertility, and harvest
- Coordinates
- 36.3396479, 140.5349403
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine during the autumn harvest season (mid-November to mid-December) for a traditional Otsuya-mai festival, where visitors bring rice balls and pray for good fortune.
Cultural notes
Tsukiyomi-jinja is also known for its association with the legend of Tsukuyomi's descent from the heavens in a heavenly chariot, symbolizing his role as a god of fertility and harvest. The shrine's vermilion torii gate is particularly notable for its vibrant color and unique design.
Historical note
Built in 1636, during the Edo period, as a place of worship dedicated to Tsukuyomi.