Shinto shrine
Miyako Jinja
宮古神社（みやこじんじゃ）
Miyakojima, Okinawa Prefecture
A shrine in Nishizato, Hirara, Miyakojima, enshrining the three Kumano deities, received from Naminoue-gū, and the three 豊見親 who once governed Miyako Island. It is described as the southernmost shrine under Jinja Honchō.
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 deities: the three Kumano deities (Izanami no Ōkami, Hayatamao no Kami, Kotosakao no Kami) and the three 豊見親 deities (與那覇恵源命, 目黒盛定政命, 仲宗根玄雅命)
History and things to know
According to the official history, a 首里大屋子 of Hirara, who was shipwrecked on his way back from delivering tribute to Shuri and returned eight years later, invited the deity of Naminoue-gū here in 1590 in gratitude. In Shōwa 15 the Gongen Hall was renamed Miyako Jinja and the 豊見親 were added as enshrined deities, and in Heisei 22 the kami were moved to the new shrine buildings at Nishizato 5-banchi.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
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)
- 宮古神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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