Sep 10, 2014 - 1 min read

Mishima Taisha

Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of a historical shrine

By Peter Sidell

Community writer

A bridge across the water to a subsidiary shrine

The entrance from the street

The main approach to the shrine, seen from the side

Heading up the main approach

That bridge, lantern and side shrine again

The main inner gate seen from across the water

Rooftops among the abundant trees

A statue of Yatabe Moriharu, a local nobleman who funded the shrine's reconstruction after an earthquake in 1854

I was spotted by some of the deer in the enclosure next to the shrine

A smaller building in front of the main hall

The shrine grounds are home to this 1200-year-old osmanthus tree

Stationery and origami paper in the souvenir shop

About ten minutes' walk from Mishima station, Mishima Taisha is the town's largest and most important shrine. Between the main gate and inner gate there's a peaceful pond surrounded by shady trees, the compound is home to the main hall and a 1200-year-old osmanthus tree, and there's also a deer enclosure, a small museum of historical objects, and shops selling buddhist items, souvenirs and snacks.

The shrine is ten minutes' walk or so south-east from Mishima station.

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Elena Lisina

Elena Lisina 4 years ago

Very peaceful place... I love such places in Japan with no crowds of tourists.

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