Miho Shrine

美保神社

Miho Shrine is in the harbour town of Mihonoseki, at the eastern tip of the Shimane Peninsula. It is the head shrine of more than 3,000 Ebisu shrines across Japan. The shrine honours two deities, Mihotsuhime-no-Mikoto and Kotoshironushi-no-Kami (also known as Ebisu). Both are closely linked with music, and dedication concerts are sometimes held in the grounds.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

The grounds are open to visit freely.

Admission

No fee.

Getting there

From JR Matsue Station, take the Ichibata bus to Mihonoseki Terminal (40 min), then the community bus (about 30 min) to "Miho Jinja Iriguchi".

By car, about 40 minutes from Kawatsu IC on the Matsue Dandan Road.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

Use the free district parking lots (two locations).

Tips for Muslim visitors

Miho Shrine is reached along the picturesque Aoishi-datami street. The guided walking tour of Mihonoseki that covers both takes about 60 minutes.
Shinto shrines are open to everyone. Bowing, clapping and washing at the purification basin are optional; you can simply look around.
Shrines are usually busiest at New Year and during festivals. Early morning is often the calmest time to visit.
Charms, fortune slips and votive tablets are religious items. You do not need to buy or use them.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Shimane and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.