Miyazaki Jingū

Miyazaki-jingū (宮崎神宮) is a Shinto shrine located in Miyazaki, Miyazaki prefecture, Japan. It is dedicated to Emperor Jimmu, Ugayafukiaezu and Tamayori-bime.

Miyazaki-jingū
宮崎神宮
Religion
AffiliationShinto
DeityEmperor Jimmu
Ugayafukiaezu
Tamayori-bime
Location
Location2-4-1, Jingū, Miyazaki
Miyazaki 880-0053
Miyazaki Jingū is located in Japan
Miyazaki Jingū
Shown within Japan
Geographic coordinates31°56′19″N 131°25′24″E
Website
miyazakijingu.jp
Glossary of Shinto

Events

Many events are held at the shrine including the annual Yabusame festival on April 3.

The most important is the Aki-no-Taisai held in October. It is a costume parade in honour of Emperor Jinmu (Japan's first emperor) featuring women dressed in gorgeous wedding kimono.

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