Shinto shrine
Yuzuruha Jinja
弓弦羽神社（ゆづるはじんじゃ）
Higashinada, Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture
A shrine in Mikage, Higashinada Ward, Kobe, enshrining Izanami no Mikoto, Kotosakanoo no Mikoto and Hayatamanoo no Mikoto as the great kami of the three Kumano shrines. Some people also come to pray for victory, in connection with the Yatagarasu.
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: Izanami no Mikoto, Kotosakanoo no Mikoto, Hayatamanoo no Mikoto (Konpon Kumano Sansho Ōkami)
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, it originated when Empress Jingū laid down her bow, arrows and armor here and worshipped the great kami of Kumano, and the name of the mountain behind it and the place name “Mikage” are said to derive from this story. In Kashō 2 (849) a shrine was set up and the great kami of Kumano were enshrined anew, and the present main sanctuary was rebuilt in Meiji 3.
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)
- 弓弦羽神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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