Yoshino Mikumari Shrine

Yoshino Mikumari Shrine

A sacred shrine enshrining the God of Water within the impressive Momoyama architecture of its main building

A shrine dedicated to Ame-no-Mikumari, the chief goddess in charge of administering water. Along with the main building which consists of three structures under one roof, you can observe the impressive architecture of the Momoyama era. It has been worshiped for good fortune in rain, children and childbirth.

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The World Heritage site-registered main building that is suffused in the Momoyama culture which flourished between the 16th and 17th centuries.
The World Heritage site-registered main building that is suffused in the Momoyama culture which flourished between the 16th and 17th centuries.
Yoshino Mikumari Shrine