Kokuhei Taisha

Miho Shrine

Miho Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
¥300
Acces
See details
Horaires
24 hours (office 8:30–16:30)

Vue d'ensemble

Miho Shrine is the head shrine of approximately 3,385 Ebisu shrines across Japan, dedicated to Kotoshironushi and Mihotsu-hime. Located at the tip of the scenic Mihonoseki Peninsula in Shimane, it faces the Sea of Japan and has long been the spiritual guardian of maritime commerce and the fishing trade. The shrine is also notable for its tradition of dedicating musical performances to the deities, reflecting the artistic aspect of the enshrined Kotoshironushi.

Reseau de sanctuaires

Ebisu head

Head shrine of approximately 3,385 branch shrines nationwide.

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

35.5614, 133.3003

Physical Address

608 Mihonoseki, Mihonoseki-cho, Matsue, Shimane 690-1501

Province historique

Izumo / Iwami / Oki

Acces

Matsue Station (JR San'in Line)

Horaires

24 hours (office 8:30–16:30)

Bus

Bus from Matsue Station to Mihonoseki, ~40 min

Meilleure saison

May (Aofushigaki festival)
Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

Pourquoi ce sanctuaire

The head of all Ebisu shrines in Japan, set dramatically on a peninsula facing the Sea of Japan.

Sanctuaires lies

Questions frequentes

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What is Miho Shrine?

Miho Shrine is the head shrine of approximately 3,385 Ebisu shrines across Japan, dedicated to Kotoshironushi and Mihotsu-hime. Located at the tip of the scenic Mihonoseki Peninsula in Shimane, it faces the Sea of Japan and has long been the spiritual guardian of maritime commerce and the fishing trade. The shrine is also notable for its tradition of dedicating musical performances to the deities, reflecting the artistic aspect of the enshrined Kotoshironushi.

Where is Miho Shrine located?

Miho Shrine is located in Matsue, Shimane. The full address is: 608 Mihonoseki, Mihonoseki-cho, Matsue, Shimane 690-1501.

What deities are enshrined at Miho Shrine?

The enshrined deities are: Kotoshironushi no Kami, Mihotsu Hime.