Miho-jinja Shrine

Shrine

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An ancient Shinto shrine located in mentioned in the “Izumo no Kuni Fudoki,” a book documenting local customs and culture. The shrine is the head shrine of all shrines dedicated to Kotoshironushi (Ebisu). The main shrine building, a designated National Treasure, is built in the Miho-zukuri (hiyoku taisha-zukuri) style and consists of two halls joined together. The one on the left facing the building is dedicated to Kotoshironushi, while the one on the right is dedicated to his mother, Mihotsuhime-no-mikoto. The shrine is believed to grant worshippers a variety of benefits, including not only prosperity in business but also large harvests, maritime safety, and luck in public performance. The shrine’s Aofushigaki Shinji ritual, held on April 7, and Morotebune Shinji ritual, held on December 3, are connected with the “kuni-yuzuri,” a legend relating the transfer of the rulership of Japan to the gods of Heaven, and during these times great numbers of people from around the country come to witness the events.

Spot details

Address: Shimane Pref. Matsueshi Mihonosekichoumihonoseki 608 Map
Area: Matsue City Suburbs / Yasugi Area
Phone: 0852730506
Hours: [Awarding place] From 8:30
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Precincts freedom
Parking Lot: Available (30spaces) * Use of district Free parking lot
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: * The map shows the location of the Miho Shrine parking lot.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Yes (however, no barrier-free equipment, assistance required)
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Winter trip in Hiroshima

Reviewed : 2017.01.02

Authentic Japanese style shrine with interesting Japanese wooden architecture work. Ambience similar sacred. Very good Japnese snacks around the shrine. And very nice peer view too.
Thank you to the 3 days ticket

Reviewed : 2015.05.22

The Miho shrine was far from the JR station and should cost 750 Yen. Fortunately I had a 3 days ticket. As it was far, I think, there was a few visitors. The shrine was not really exceptional to...
one of the largest shrines dedicated to Ebisu

Reviewed : 2015.05.16

One of the quietest shrines youll ever visit. Read more about my visit at http://hotfootrini.blogspot.jp/2015/05/mihonoseki-soul-of-traditional-japan.html