Mie-miya Jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Tochigi, Tochigi Prefecture. Dedicated to the god of the earth and fertility, Mie-miya Jinja is a place of worship where visitors can pray for good harvests, prosperity, and protection from natural disasters. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a simple yet elegant entrance gate and a large torii gate at the main entrance.
- Religion
- shinto
- Kami enshrined
- Mimi-no-kami
- Coordinates
- 36.4782221, 140.0314208
Visitor tip
Visit during cherry blossom season (late March to early April) for a stunning display of blooming sakura trees surrounding the shrine.
Cultural notes
Mie-miya Jinja is associated with the god Mimi-no-kami, who is revered as the patron deity of the earth and fertility. The shrine also holds an annual spring festival (haru matsuri) to celebrate the arrival of spring and ensure a bountiful harvest.