Mikuwa Shrine is dedicated to agricultural deities and is particularly associated with farming implements and tools. The name 'Mikuwa' refers to the sacred hoe or plow, indicating the shrine's deep connection to agricultural practices and the blessing of farming activities.
- Denomination
- Agricultural
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Deity of agriculture and farming tools
- Kami enshrined
- Agricultural deity, Deity of farming tools
- Coordinates
- 35.0008485, 137.0738965
Visitor tip
Visit during planting or harvest seasons when the shrine may hold special ceremonies related to agricultural blessings.
Cultural notes
The worship of agricultural implements reflects the Shinto belief that tools and objects used in essential human activities can possess spiritual significance and deserve reverence.
Historical note
The shrine represents the ancient Japanese tradition of venerating agricultural tools and implements as sacred objects. Such shrines were typically established in farming communities to ensure good harvests and to honor the spiritual significance of the tools essential for cultivation.