Overview
Tsumakirishima Shrine is located in the Higashi-Kirishima area of Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture. It is regarded as one of the candidate shrines (ronsha) for a shrine listed in the Engishiki registry, and formerly held the rank of prefectural shrine (kensha).
Highlights
- ●A candidate Engishiki-listed shrine
- ●Formerly ranked as a prefectural shrine
- ●Located in Higashi-Kirishima, Miyakonojo
- ●A history tracing back to the Heian period
History
The shrine is considered one of the candidate sites for a shrine of Hyuga Province listed in the Engishiki shrine registry compiled in the Heian period. Under the modern shrine ranking system, it was classified as a prefectural shrine.
Access
Located in the Higashi-Kirishima area of Miyakonojo, the shrine is mainly reached by car and is conveniently accessible from central Miyakonojo.
Best season
The shrine can be visited in any season, though visiting during New Year or its annual festival offers a deeper sense of local religious tradition.
Map
31.8454, 131.0599 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to the Higashi-Kirishima area of Miyakonojo
- 2Walk the approach path and visit the main hall
- 3Take a slow tour of the grounds
- 4Combine with other historic sites in central Miyakonojo
Did you know?
💡 'Ronsha' refers to a candidate shrine when the location recorded in the Engishiki registry is disputed among multiple sites, and Tsumakirishima Shrine is counted among such candidates.
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