Miho Shrine

Miho Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. The Taisha-zukuri Honden of 1813 is an Important Cultural Property. A collection of 846 musical instruments dedicated to the shrine, and two dugout-canoes used in the Morotabune rite have been designated as Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property.

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Opening hours: 8:30 AM—5:00 PM
Type: Shinto shrine
Description: Shinto shrine in Matsue, Japan

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Mihokan and Mihonoseki Lighthouse.

Mihokan

Hotel

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Mihokan is a hotel, which is situated 160 metres east of Miho Shrine.

Mihonoseki Lighthouse

Lighthouse

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Mihonoseki Lighthouse is situated 2 km east of Miho Shrine.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sakaiminato and Niiyacho.

Sakaiminato

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Sakaiminato on the western border of Tottori Prefecture is an active fishing port and host to a Japanese Self Defense Forces base. The locally-caught crab is especially good, but the big attraction is as the home of Mizuki Shigeru, creator of the popular manga Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro.