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Miyazaki-jingu

宮崎神宮

Shrine dedicated to Emperor Jimmu and ancestral deities, believed to occupy the site of the emperor's ancient palace before his legendary eastern expedition.

Miyazaki-jingu
Miyazaki-jingu © Snap55, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Admission
Everyone Free
Links
Official website Japanese
Access
2-4-1, Jingu, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki
〒 880-0053
How to get there
Nearest stationMiyazaki-Jingu Station
宮崎神宮
Nippo Main Line11 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stop博物館前4 min walk from the bus stop

The shrine is dedicated to Emperor Jimmu, Ugayafukiaezu and Tamayori-bime.

It is believed that the shrine's location was where Emperor Jimmu had his palace before embarking on his eastern expedition. While the origins of the shrine are uncertain, it is thought to have been in existence since ancient times. The first recorded reference to the shrine dates back to the Kamakura period (1185-1333), and it is believed to have been built by Nobutsuna Tsuchimochi, who was a leader in the area at the time.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Miyazaki-jingu. Legend: Nippo Main Line; Nichinan Line; Miyazaki Kuko Line. Labelled stations: Miyazaki, Kumamoto, Minami-Miyazaki, Miyazaki Airport, Tayoshi, Miyazaki-Jingu.

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