Yamatohime-no-miya is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Yamatohime-no-mikoto, the legendary princess who established Ise Grand Shrine. Located within the Ise Jingu complex, this shrine honors the imperial princess credited with finding the permanent location for the worship of Amaterasu Omikami at Ise.
- Denomination
- Imperial
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Yamatohime-no-mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Yamatohime-no-mikoto
- Founding
- 1923
- Coordinates
- 34.4858915, 136.7230383
Visitor tip
Visit early in the morning for a more peaceful experience, as this shrine is part of the popular Ise Grand Shrine complex.
Cultural notes
Yamatohime-no-mikoto is revered as the foundational figure of Ise Grand Shrine and represents the deep connection between the imperial family and Shinto tradition. Her journey to establish Ise is considered one of the most important founding myths in Japanese religious history.
Historical note
According to tradition, Yamatohime-no-mikoto was the daughter of Emperor Suinin who was entrusted with finding a permanent home for the sacred mirror of Amaterasu. After traveling throughout Japan, she received divine guidance to establish the shrine at Ise. The current shrine was formally established in 1923 to honor her pivotal role in Japanese Shinto history.