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Yasu, Shiga Prefecture · National Treasure
Mikami Shrine
- Nearest stationYasu Station 2.1 km
- DesignationNational Treasure
Mikami Shrine (御上神社, Mikami Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Yasu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The kami worshipped at this shrine is Ame-no-mikage-no-mikoto, Amaterasu's grandson, who in legend, descended onto 432-meter Mount Mikami during the reign of Emperor Kōrei (290 - 215 BC) to become the shintai of the mountain.
From the Wikipedia article “Mikami Shrine” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Mikami Shrine. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Yasu, Shiga Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Yasu Station, 2.1 km (straight line) |
| Type | National Treasure |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 48 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Mikami Shrine?
- Yasu Station. It is 2.1 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Mikami Shrine a designated cultural property?
- Yes: National Treasure.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Mikami Shrine Honden: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Yasu City History and Folk Museum: Asturio Cantabrio (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ise Site: Saigen Jiro (CC0), Rittō History Museum: 運動会プロテインパワー (CC BY-SA 4.0), Ōsasahara Shrine Honden: Yusuke.ogawa at Japanese Wikipedia (Public domain), Ōsasahara Shrine: Yusuke.ogawa at Japanese Wikipedia (Public domain)