Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Meishin-taisha
Mikami Shrine
御上神社
/ Mikami Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
25 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Mikami Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Yasu City, Shiga Prefecture, at the foot of Mount Mikami (432 m), a distinctively conical peak locally known as "Ōmi Fuji." The mountain itself is venerated as a shintai (divine body), making the shrine a classic example of ancient mountain worship. The principal deity, Amenomikagenomikoto, is said to have descended upon the summit in remote antiquity. In 718 CE (Yōrō 2), by order of Emperor Genshō with the involvement of Fujiwara no Fuhito, a formal sanctuary was constructed at the present mountain-foot site. The shrine is listed in the Engishiki as a Myōjin Taisha. Its main hall (honden) is designated a National Treasure, exemplifying the late Kamakura period's distinctive "Mikami-zukuri" architectural style. The haiden, rōmon gate, and subsidiary shrine structures are all Important Cultural Properties. The Zuiki Festival (October), a harvest thanksgiving ritual using taro-stem mikoshi, is recognized as a National Intangible Folk Cultural Property. The shrine is popular for prayers related to family safety, childbirth, and protection — connecting its ancient mountain deity tradition to daily life.
History
Founding
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Documented
718 Enshrined Deities
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Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.0567, 136.0425
Physical Address
838 Mikami, Yasu-shi, Shiga
滋賀県野洲市三上838
Historical Province
Omi
Access
Yasu Station (JR Biwako Line)
25 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-11. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Mikami Shrine?
Mikami Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Yasu City, Shiga Prefecture, at the foot of Mount Mikami (432 m), a distinctively conical peak locally known as "Ōmi Fuji." The mountain itself is venerated as a shintai (divine body), making the shrine a classic example of ancient mountain worship. The principal deity, Amenomikagenomikoto, is said to have descended upon the summit in remote antiquity. In 718 CE (Yōrō 2), by order of Emperor Genshō with the involvement of Fujiwara no Fuhito, a formal sanctuary was constructed at the present mountain-foot site. The shrine is listed in the Engishiki as a Myōjin Taisha. Its main hall (honden) is designated a National Treasure, exemplifying the late Kamakura period's distinctive "Mikami-zukuri" architectural style. The haiden, rōmon gate, and subsidiary shrine structures are all Important Cultural Properties. The Zuiki Festival (October), a harvest thanksgiving ritual using taro-stem mikoshi, is recognized as a National Intangible Folk Cultural Property. The shrine is popular for prayers related to family safety, childbirth, and protection — connecting its ancient mountain deity tradition to daily life.
Where is Mikami Shrine located?
Mikami Shrine is located in Yasu-shi, Shiga. The full address is: 838 Mikami, Yasu-shi, Shiga.
What deities are enshrined at Mikami Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: Ame no Mikazuchi no Kami.