Meishin-taisha Ichinomiya (Izu Province)

Mishima Taisha

Mishima Taisha

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Acces
15 min walk
Horaires
24 hours

Vue d'ensemble

Mishima Taisha holds deep significance as the shrine where Minamoto no Yoritomo, the founder of Japan's first military government, offered prayers before his pivotal military campaign in 1180. The shrine's connection to this epoch-changing moment in Japanese history cemented its prestige among the warrior class for centuries. As the ichinomiya of Izu Province, the shrine occupies a prominent position in the religious landscape of eastern Shizuoka. Its main hall, reconstructed in 1866, is designated an Important Cultural Property.

Histoire

1180📄Atteste par les sources

Minamoto no Yoritomo prayed here before launching his campaign against the Taira clan

Reseau de sanctuaires

A savoir

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Minamoto no Yoritomo, founder of the Kamakura Shogunate, prayed here before his fateful 1180 uprising.

Source: documented

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

35.1203, 138.9178

Physical Address

2-1-5 Omiya-cho, Mishima-shi, Shizuoka

Province historique

Izu Province

Acces

Mishima Station (JR Tokaido Shinkansen)

15 min walk

Horaires

24 hours

Meilleure saison

spring (cherry blossoms)New Year

Langues etrangeres

English (sign)

Accessibilite

Partial

Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

Pourquoi ce sanctuaire

Birthplace of samurai political power -- Minamoto no Yoritomo's prayer shrine before founding the Kamakura Shogunate. A beautifully maintained shrine near the shinkansen.

Sanctuaires lies

Questions frequentes

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What is Mishima Taisha?

Mishima Taisha holds deep significance as the shrine where Minamoto no Yoritomo, the founder of Japan's first military government, offered prayers before his pivotal military campaign in 1180. The shrine's connection to this epoch-changing moment in Japanese history cemented its prestige among the warrior class for centuries. As the ichinomiya of Izu Province, the shrine occupies a prominent position in the religious landscape of eastern Shizuoka. Its main hall, reconstructed in 1866, is designated an Important Cultural Property.

Where is Mishima Taisha located?

Mishima Taisha is located in Mishima-shi, Shizuoka. The full address is: 2-1-5 Omiya-cho, Mishima-shi, Shizuoka.

What deities are enshrined at Mishima Taisha?

The enshrined deities are: Oyamazumi no Mikoto, Kotoshironushi no Kami.