Tsukiyomi Shrine (月読神社, Tsukiyomi jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Nishikyō Ward, Kyoto, Japan. It was named as a Myōjin Taisha (名神大社, lit "Great shrine for notable god") in the ancient Japanese religious book Engishiki. Tsukiyomi Shrine is one of the "Matsuo Seven Shrines" (松尾七社), and a subsidiary shrine of Matsunoo Taisha 400 meters to the north. Its annual festival is on October 3. | ||||||
Affiliation: Shintoism | ||||||
Location: 15 Yamazoe-cho, Matsumuro, Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto City , Kyoto Prefecture | ||||||
Deity: Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto | ||||||
Festival: October 3 | ||||||
Date established: 487, 3rd year of Emperor Kenzō | ||||||