Mishima Shrine is dedicated to Oyamatsumi-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity of mountains and sea. As part of the Mishima shrine network, it serves as an important local spiritual center in Kochi Prefecture, reflecting the maritime and mountainous geography of Shikoku island.
- Denomination
- Mishima
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Oyamatsumi-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Oyamatsumi-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 33.5115751, 132.7073413
Visitor tip
Look for the traditional maritime-themed offerings and mountain symbolism that often characterize Mishima shrines.
Cultural notes
Mishima shrines typically honor Oyamatsumi-no-Mikoto, who is revered as the great deity of mountains and is also associated with maritime protection, making these shrines particularly significant in coastal and mountainous regions like Kochi.