Kushinada-hime

櫛名田比売 / 奇稲田姫 — “the comb rice-paddy maiden”, saved by Susanoo from Yamata-no-Orochi and married to him; co-enshrined at Yaegaki Jinja and Suga Jinja

  • Suga Jinja

    “The first palace in Japan.” After killing the eight-headed serpent, Susanoo arrived at this valley, said “Suga-suga-shi” — refreshing, clear — and built his home. The country’s first private residence was set here.

  • Yaegaki Jinja

    Where Susanoo hid his bride from the eight-headed serpent — and where, after slaying it, he composed the oldest poem in Japanese. The shrine’s mirror pond still answers questions about love.