Tsushima Shrine is dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity of storms and the sea. These shrines are found throughout Japan and are often associated with protection from disease and natural disasters.
- Denomination
- Susanoo
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 34.9238573, 137.4456127
Visitor tip
Many Tsushima shrines hold summer festivals with traditional performances and rituals for protection from illness.
Cultural notes
Tsushima shrines are part of a network of shrines dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, often built near water sources or coastal areas reflecting the deity's connection to storms and purification.