New Miyayama Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Hata Village, Tottori Prefecture, known for its scenic location amidst the scenic mountain and forest. The shrine's architecture is typical of traditional Japanese temples and features a large torii gate, symbolizing the gateway to the divine realm.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hata no Kami
- Kami enshrined
- Hata no Kami
- Coordinates
- 35.4384533, 133.8513442
Visitor tip
Visit New Miyayama Shrine at dawn or dusk when the sunlight filters through the trees, casting dappled shadows on the torii gate.
Cultural notes
New Miyayama Shrine is associated with the Shinto deity of agriculture and fertility, known as the god of rice production. The shrine's location also connects it to local legends about mountain spirits, such as the Hata no Kami.
Historical note
New Miyayama Shrine was built during the Muromachi period (1336-1573) to enshrine the god of agriculture, rice production, and fertility.