Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
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Meishin-taisha
Ichinomiya (Izu Province)
Mishima Taisha
三嶋大社
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
15 min walk
Hours
24 hours
Overview
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.
History
1180📄Documented
Minamoto no Yoritomo prayed here before launching his campaign against the Taira clan
Enshrined Deities
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primary Deity
God of fishing, commerce, and good fortune; oracle deity and later identified with Ebisu
Blessings
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Did You Know?
💡
Minamoto no Yoritomo, founder of the Kamakura Shogunate, prayed here before his fateful 1180 uprising.
Source: documented
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.1203, 138.9178
Physical Address
2-1-5 Omiya-cho, Mishima-shi, Shizuoka
静岡県三島市大宮町2-1-5
Historical Province
Izu Province
Access
Mishima Station (JR Tokaido Shinkansen)
15 min walk
Hours
24 hours
Best Times to Visit
spring (cherry blossoms)New Year
Foreign Language Support
English (sign)
Accessibility
Partial
Official Website
https://www.mishimataisha.or.jp/
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
Why This Shrine
Birthplace of samurai political power -- Minamoto no Yoritomo's prayer shrine before founding the Kamakura Shogunate. A beautifully maintained shrine near the shinkansen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
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.