Miho Jinja
📍 Shimane, Matsue · 608 Mihonoseki, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
An ancient shrine standing sentinel on the Mihonoseki Peninsula, dedicated to a deity returned from the underworld. For countless centuries, the white fox has witnessed the prayers of mariners and fishermen, their hopes carried on the salty sea breeze. This place has also blessed countless lovers and arranged auspicious unions throughout the ages, its power extending far across the waters.
Benefits
safe passage at seafishing prosperitymatchmaking
