Mii Shrine

What it is

• A Shikinaisha shrine in Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture.
• Dedicated to Mii-no-kami, god of trees, water, and safe childbirth.
• Originally the tutelary deity of Mitsui Village.
• One of five Kinpeisha shrines in Kakamigahara City.

What to see

• Current main hall, noritoden, and worship hall completed in 1941.
• Pair of Komainu designated as a city cultural property.
• Three archaeological artifacts from the Mitsui Kofun.
• Okunomiya located near the summit of Mount Mitsui.

When to go

• Sakaurashinji ritual is held on the first Sunday of April.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.