A Shinto shrine in Miyazaki Prefecture dedicated to Konohanasakuya-hime, the beautiful goddess associated with Mount Fuji, cherry blossoms, and safe childbirth. The shrine is known for its connection to fertility, marriage, and the protection of mothers and children.
- Denomination
- Konohanasakuya-hime
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Konohanasakuya-hime (goddess of Mount Fuji and cherry blossoms)
- Kami enshrined
- Konohanasakuya-hime
- Coordinates
- 31.8277399, 131.4325384
Visitor tip
The shrine is particularly popular with expectant mothers and couples seeking blessings for fertility and safe childbirth.
Cultural notes
Konohanasakuya-hime is celebrated as a symbol of delicate beauty and maternal strength, often associated with the ephemeral beauty of cherry blossoms and the protective power of motherhood.
Historical note
The shrine honors Konohanasakuya-hime, who according to Japanese mythology was the wife of Ninigi-no-Mikoto and grandmother of Emperor Jimmu. Her story is particularly significant in Kyushu, as it was here that she gave birth to three sons after proving her faithfulness through an ordeal by fire.