Tsuma Shrine
都萬神社
Tsuma Shrine is dedicated to Konohanasakuya-hime, whose name is believed to reflect her role as the spouse of Ninigi no Mikoto in Japanese mythology.
The Tsuma Shrine is dedicated to the main deity Konohanasakuya-hime. One theory suggests that the name "Tsuma" may be interpreted as "wife," referring to Konohanasakuya-hime's role as the spouse of Ninigi no Mikoto, who is the grandson of Amaterasu and ancestor of the first emperor, Emperor Jimmu.
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