Mikado Shrine
神門神社
Mikado Shrine: ancient site in Miyazaki with important cultural properties and a historic festival.
What it is
- Shrine founded in 718 AD.
- Four traditions explain its history.
- Main hall built in 1661.
What to see
- Main hall is a National Important Cultural Property.
- Twenty-four mirrors are royal relics.
- Monument marks the tomb of Baekje King Teika.
- Thirty-three bronze mirrors are Prefectural Cultural Properties.
- Image of Kannon Bodhisattva is a Prefectural Cultural Property.
When to go
- Shiwasu Festival has a 1,000-year tradition.
- Shiwasu Festival is an Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
宮崎県東臼杵郡美郷町南郷神門69-2 Open in Google Maps
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