Bird's Island Shrine, located in Ibaraki Prefecture, is dedicated to the Shinto deity Tsukuyomi, god of the moon. According to legend, the shrine was built to commemorate a battle between warriors from neighboring provinces, with one side emerging victorious and earning the right to build on the island.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tsukuyomi
- Kami enshrined
- Tsukuyomi
- Coordinates
- 35.8370703, 140.0473418
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's tranquil atmosphere, visit during dawn or dusk when the setting sun illuminates the shrine's torii gate.
Cultural notes
Tsukuyomi is often depicted in Japanese art as a wise and powerful god. At Bird's Island Shrine, visitors can see a statue of the deity standing atop a raised platform overlooking the sea.