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Miho Shrine
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Ancient shrine at the gateway to UNESCO-listed Miho no Matsubara — birthplace of the feather-robe legend
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25 min by bus from JR Shimizu Station
Miho 1073, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka
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Enshrined Deity
大己貴命
三穂津姫命
Overview
An ancient shrine at the entrance to "Miho-no-Matsubara," a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The principal deities are Okuninushi no Mikoto and Mihotsu-hime no Mikoto, revered for blessings of matchmaking and abundant harvests. From the precinct, a pine-lined approach called the "Kami-no-Michi" (Road of the Gods) leads to Miho no Matsubara, known as the birthplace of the legend of the tennyo (…
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Origins
According to shrine tradition, Miho Jinja is believed to have been founded around the 2nd century, making it one of the oldest sanctuaries on the Miho Peninsula. The principal deities, Okuninushi no Mikoto and Mihotsu-hime no Mikoto, have long been venerated by local fishermen and seafarers. During …
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Divine Benefits
Business Prosperity
Healing & Longevity
Matchmaking
Abundant Harvest
Flourishing trade, new-shop openings, successful deals. A central prayer at Inari and Ebisu shrines.
Derived from the enshrined deity "大己貴命・三穂津姫命"

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