Tsukubusuma Shrine

Summary

Tsukubusuma Shrine (都久夫須麻神社, Tsukubusuma Jinja) is a Shinto shrine on Chikubu Island in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Its main hall (本殿, honden) is a National Treasure of Japan. The shrine's main festival is held annually on June 15. It is also called Chikubushima Shrine (竹生島神社, Chikubushima Jinja).

Tsukubusuma Shrine
Main shrine of Tsukubusuma Shrine, designated as a National Treasure.
Religion
AffiliationShinto
Location
Tsukubusuma Shrine is located in Japan
Tsukubusuma Shrine
Shown within Japan
Geographic coordinates35°25′15″N 136°08′39″E / 35.4207°N 136.1442°E / 35.4207; 136.1442
Glossary of Shinto

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References edit

  • Joseph Cali with John Dougill, Shinto Shrines: A Guide to the Sacred Sites of Japan's Ancient Religion (University of Hawai'i Press, 2013).