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Yamatohime-no-miya

倭姬宮本殿

Yamatohime-no-miya is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Yamatohime-no-mikoto, the legendary princess who established Ise Grand Shrine. Located within the Ise Jingu complex, this shrine honors the imperial princess credited with finding the permanent location for the worship of Amaterasu Omikami at Ise.

宗派
Imperial
宗教
shinto
祭神
Yamatohime-no-mikoto
祀られている神
Yamatohime-no-mikoto
創建
1923
座標
34.4858915, 136.7230383

参拝のヒント

Visit early in the morning for a more peaceful experience, as this shrine is part of the popular Ise Grand Shrine complex.

文化的背景

Yamatohime-no-mikoto is revered as the foundational figure of Ise Grand Shrine and represents the deep connection between the imperial family and Shinto tradition. Her journey to establish Ise is considered one of the most important founding myths in Japanese religious history.

歴史

According to tradition, Yamatohime-no-mikoto was the daughter of Emperor Suinin who was entrusted with finding a permanent home for the sacred mirror of Amaterasu. After traveling throughout Japan, she received divine guidance to establish the shrine at Ise. The current shrine was formally established in 1923 to honor her pivotal role in Japanese Shinto history.