A Mishima shrine located in Kochi Prefecture, dedicated to Oyamazumi no Mikoto, the mountain deity. The name suggests it is situated within or near a sacred forest area called Fujinawa.
- Denomination
- Mishima
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Oyamazumi no Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Oyamazumi no Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 33.6372551, 132.6679855
Visitor tip
Look for the sacred forest area that gives this shrine part of its name.
Cultural notes
Mishima shrines are typically dedicated to Oyamazumi no Mikoto, a powerful kami of mountains, sea, and war who is also regarded as a protector of sailors and fishermen, particularly relevant in coastal Kochi Prefecture.