Love and Fertility Shrine, dedicated to Tsukuyomi, god of the moon, love, and fertility, as well as Ryujin, god of the sea and storms. The main shrine is decorated with a unique vermilion gate called 'tōmachi.' Adjoining buildings date back to the Nara period (710-794 CE), making it one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tsukuyomi, Ryujin
- Kami enshrined
- Tsukuyomi, Ryujin, Otohime, Yatagarasu
- Coordinates
- 38.1043722, 140.8616879
Visitor tip
To avoid long lines, visit early in the morning or later in the evening when the shrine is less crowded. Be sure to give your prayer at the designated 'norito' area.
Cultural notes
The Enshrined deities of Love and Fertility are Tsukuyomi and Ryujin; other kami associated with the shrine include Otohime, the sea goddess, and Yatagarasu, a mythical bird. The shrine holds an annual festival called the 'Tsukiyabashi Love Festival' in July, which celebrates love and fertility.
Historical note
Founded in 718 CE during the Asuka period.