Iminomiya Shrine
山口県
Iminomiya is an ancient shrine said to be the site…
Founded
193
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Shrine
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About 30 min by bus from JR Shimonoseki Station
1-18 Chofu-Miyanouchi-cho, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi
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Overview
Iminomiya is an ancient shrine said to be the site of Emperor Chuai's Toyoura Palace in 193. Associated with Empress Jingu's Korean expedition, it is the second shrine of Nagato Province. Its Suhotei Festival is a nationally designated Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Origins
According to tradition, Iminomiya Shrine traces its origins to 193 AD, when Emperor Chuai, the 14th emperor, traveled westward to subjugate the Kumaso and established the Toyoura Palace on this site. It is also said that Empress Jingu used this location as a base for her prayers for victory before t…
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Divine Benefits
Martial Fortune
Safe Childbirth & Fertility
Career Advancement
Victory in contests, sports, and critical challenges. Rooted in warrior-deity shrines such as Hachiman and Suwa.
Derived from the enshrined deity "仲哀天皇・神功皇后・応神天皇"
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