A Shinto shrine dedicated to Oyamatsumi-no-Mikoto, the kami of mountains and sea. Mishima shrines are found throughout Japan and are associated with protection of sailors, fishermen, and safe travels.
- Denomination
- Mishima
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Oyamatsumi-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Oyamatsumi-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 34.099008, 133.6427564
Visitor tip
Look for maritime-themed offerings and decorations that reflect the shrine's connection to sea and mountain protection.
Cultural notes
Mishima shrines honor Oyamatsumi-no-Mikoto, who is revered as a powerful deity governing mountains and maritime activities. The name 'Mishima' literally means 'three islands' and reflects the deity's connection to island and coastal protection.