Shinto shrine
Terushima Jinja
照島神社（てるしまじんじゃ）
Ichikikushikino, Kagoshima Prefecture
A shrine in Nishi-Shimabira-chō, Ichikikushikino, whose former shrine rank was village shrine (sonsha). It enshrines three kami, Ōnamuchi no Mikoto, Sukunahikona no Mikoto and Ōyamatsumi no Mikoto; the Suzukake Uma Odori is held in spring, and in autumn the Hamakudari, in which the mikoshi goes out.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Ōnamuchi no Mikoto, Sukunahikona no Mikoto, Ōyamatsumi no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to the guide of the Kagoshima Prefecture Jinjachō, the date of its founding is unknown, but it is said to have been founded by welcoming kami from 大洗磯神社 in Hitachi and Ōyamatsumi Jinja in Iyo. In Kansei 2, Shimazu Narinobu, moved by the unusual rocks on the shore on his way to worship, had the characters "驪龍巖" carved, and the stone still remains today.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 照島神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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