Ichinomiya Shrine is the premier Shinto shrine of Tosa Province (modern-day Kochi Prefecture), holding the prestigious rank of provincial first shrine. The shrine is dedicated to Shigeyorihime-no-mikoto and serves as an important spiritual center for the region.
- Denomination
- Ichinomiya
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Shigeyorihime-no-mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Shigeyorihime-no-mikoto
- Shrine rank
- Ichinomiya
- Coordinates
- 33.4737445, 132.5276376
Visitor tip
The shrine is particularly significant for those interested in understanding the historical ranking system of Japanese provincial shrines.
Cultural notes
The ichinomiya designation represents the most prestigious shrine ranking within each former province of Japan, making these shrines important centers of regional identity and spiritual authority.
Historical note
As the ichinomiya (first shrine) of former Tosa Province, this shrine held the highest ranking among all Shinto shrines in the region during the classical period. The ichinomiya system established a hierarchy of provincial shrines that played crucial roles in regional governance and spiritual life.