Tsushima Shrine is dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity of storms and the sea. As part of the Tsushima shrine network, it serves as a center for protection against plague and disease, reflecting the historical role of Tsushima shrines in community health and purification rituals.
- Denomination
- Tsushima
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 34.8848307, 137.4783309
Visitor tip
Many Tsushima shrines hold summer festivals with purification rituals, so check local festival schedules for special ceremonies.
Cultural notes
Tsushima shrines are traditionally associated with protection against epidemics and purification from impurities. Susanoo-no-Mikoto, as a powerful storm deity, is believed to have the strength to drive away evil influences and disease.