A Shinto shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to Oyamatsumi-no-Mikoto, the kami of mountains and sea. Mishima shrines are found throughout Japan and are associated with the Mishima Taisha network, often serving local communities as centers of worship for mountain deities and maritime protection.
- Denomination
- Mishima
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Oyamatsumi-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Oyamatsumi-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 33.4315154, 132.6664384
Visitor tip
Check local festival schedules as Mishima shrines often hold seasonal celebrations honoring mountain and sea deities.
Cultural notes
Mishima shrines traditionally honor Oyamatsumi-no-Mikoto, father of Konohanasakuya-hime and deity of mountains and islands. These shrines often attract prayers for safe travel, maritime protection, and bountiful harvests.