Tsushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god and brother of Amaterasu in Japanese mythology. As part of the Tsushima shrine network, it serves as a center for protection against disease and misfortune, particularly associated with summer festivals and purification rituals.
- Denomination
- Tsushima
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.0850882, 137.15927
Visitor tip
Visit during summer festivals when the shrine often holds traditional ceremonies for protection against illness and misfortune.
Cultural notes
Susanoo-no-Mikoto is known for his tempestuous nature in Japanese mythology, but also for his protective qualities against plague and disease. Tsushima shrines traditionally hold summer festivals called Tsushima Matsuri, featuring rituals for community health and safety.
Historical note
Tsushima shrines originated from the worship practices at Tsushima Shrine in Aichi Prefecture and spread throughout Japan during the medieval period. These shrines became particularly important during times of epidemic, as Susanoo was believed to have power over diseases and natural disasters.