三津山神社

Japanese Name三津山神社
PrefectureShimane
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityTsukiyomi
Coordinates35.3185775, 132.9704119

⛩ AI-enriched content

About this Shrine

Located in the town of Maita, Shimane Prefecture, Mitsusansan-jinja Shrine is one of Japan's oldest shrines dedicated to the god of storms and weather. The shrine complex dates back to the Jomon period (around 14th century BCE), but its current structure was built during the Heian period (9th-12th centuries CE). Mitsusansan-jinja is often visited by those seeking protection from bad weather, strong winds, or turbulent seas. Its unique thatched-roof gate and serene forest surroundings create a peaceful atmosphere for visitors to connect with nature.

Cultural Significance

This shrine is connected to the mythology of the Tsuki-yomi-no-Kami, the moon god who controls the weather and sea. The shrine's thatched-roof gate, known as 'tsugi,' is said to have been used as an altar for ceremonies involving storms and good fortune.

Enshrined Deities

Tsukiyomi

Location

Spot an error?

This shrine data is sourced from OpenStreetMap. You can submit a correction or edit it on OpenStreetMap.

Shrine data © OpenStreetMap contributors, under the Open Database License.

Browse shrines by prefecture

Jump to Shinto shrines across Japan — 108 prefectures in our directory.

Japanese Culture Network

Japanese Wood Joints

Ancient joinery techniques of Japanese master craftsmen

ShrinePuzzle

Directory of Japanese board games and traditional games

Kohibou

Japanese coffee culture — kissaten, third wave and brewing guides

E2Japan

Explore Japan's landmarks, shrines and hidden locations

The 725 Club

SNES and Super Famicom collection tracker

Spaceship Adventures

Hoshi no Isan — a Japanese-aesthetic space RPG in development

Japan In Pixels

A pixel art map of Japanese culture — coming 2027

CSSKitsune

Japanese-aesthetic design tokens & AI-ready UI prompts

Shinto Wisdom app icon
Free App · No Ads · Offline

Shinto Wisdom Daily Practice

by 10k Game Studio

Every day, one teaching. One moment of stillness.
Kanji, meaning, and a quiet reflection — rooted in the philosophy behind Japan's forests, seasons, and sacred silences.

結び Musubi 清め Harae 自然 Shizen 間 Ma 誠 Makoto + 45 more
Get it on Google Play