Mishima Shrine is dedicated to Oyamatsumi-no-Mikoto, the Shinto deity of mountains and sea. Mishima shrines are found throughout Japan, originally associated with the Mishima Taisha in Shizuoka Prefecture. These shrines typically serve as protectors of local communities and are particularly revered by those seeking safe travels and prosperity.
- Denomination
- Mishima
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Oyamatsumi-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Oyamatsumi-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 33.444616, 133.2083857
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive architectural elements common to Mishima shrines and any maritime or mountain-themed decorative motifs.
Cultural notes
Oyamatsumi-no-Mikoto is considered the elder brother of Amaterasu and ruler of mountains and sea in Shinto mythology. Mishima shrines often have connections to the influential Mishima clan and were historically important for maritime and mountain communities.