Yatsushiro Miya

📍 Kumamoto, Yatsushiro City · 7-34 Matsue Shiro-cho

About

Founded 1884年(明治17年)
Enshrined 懐良親王(主祭神), 良成親王(配祀)
Rank 官幣中社
Festival 8月3日

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

¥500

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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History

Byakko

Yatsushiro Miya is a venerable shrine dedicated to Prince Kaienaga, known as a loyal retainer of the Kenmu Restoration. Founded during the Northern and Southern Courts period to honor the great achievements of the Prince, who was active in Kyushu, it has been enshrined in Yatsushiro. It has gathered the faith of people who value loyalty and justice. As a sacred place where worshippers come to emulate the Prince's noble spirit and walk the righteous path.

Benefits

fulfillment of loyaltyrealization of justicewarding off calamityhousehold safetyfulfillment of wishesgood fortune and prosperityacademic achievement

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