Located in the city of Nagahama, Dayo-jinja Shrine is dedicated to the deity Susanoo-no-mikoto, a major kami associated with thunder and storms. The shrine's architecture reflects its Heian period origins, featuring traditional Japanese-style buildings with tiled roofs. Visitors can explore the shrine's inner sanctum to see a sacred mirror and a wooden statue of Susanoo-no-mikoto.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-mikoto, Taka-mori
- Coordinates
- 35.4945868, 135.7995204
Visitor tip
Guests are advised to remove their shoes before entering the main hall to avoid contaminating the sacred area with foreign objects.
Cultural notes
Susanoo-no-mikoto is also revered as the god of storms and fish, highlighting the shrine's significance in the region's fishing industry. The shrine hosts a annual New Year's festival (Oshogatsu), where visitors can participate in traditional rituals and enjoy local food and drinks.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built in 748 during the Nara period.