Shinto shrine
Miyajidake Jinja
宮地嶽神社（みやじだけじんじゃ）
Fukutsu, Fukuoka Prefecture
A shrine at the foot of Miyajidake in Fukutsu, enshrining Okinagatarashihime no Mikoto (Empress Jingū) as the main kami, together with Katsumura no Ōkami and Katsuyori no Ōkami. It describes three things, its great sacred rope (shimenawa), great drum and great bell, as the largest in Japan.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Okinagatarashihime no Mikoto (Empress Jingū), Katsumura no Ōkami, Katsuyori no Ōkami
History and things to know
According to the shrine's guide, before crossing the sea Empress Jingū worshipped the kami of heaven and earth on the summit of Miyajidake and set sail praying for good fortune. Later, in praise of the Empress's achievements, she was made the main kami and enshrined, together with the leaders of the Azumi clan who accompanied her, as the Miyajidake Mihashira no Ōkami (three great kami of Miyajidake).
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 宮地嶽神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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