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.
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Susa Jinja
The mountain shrine where Susanoo, at the end of his days, planted his staff and declared, “This is the land of my soul.” A 1,200-year-old camphor still grows beside the main hall.
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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.