Mishima Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to Oyamatsumi-no-Mikoto, the deity of mountains and sea. Part of the Mishima shrine network found throughout Japan, it serves the local community with traditional festivals and ceremonies.
- Denomination
- Mishima
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Oyamatsumi-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Oyamatsumi-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 33.5883905, 132.5939379
Visitor tip
Check locally for festival dates, as Mishima shrines often hold seasonal celebrations honoring the mountain and sea deities.
Cultural notes
Mishima shrines typically honor Oyamatsumi-no-Mikoto, who is revered as both a mountain deity and protector of seafarers, making such shrines particularly significant in coastal regions like Kochi Prefecture.