Mikami Shrine, Yasu

Name: Mikami Shrine
Address: 838 Mikami, Yasu, 520-2323, Japan
Telephone: +81 77-587-0383

#2 among attractions in Yasu

Top attraction, Sacred and religious sites, Temple

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Mikami Shrine) is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Yasu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The kami worshipped at this shrine is Ame-no-mikage-no-mikoto, Amaterasu's grandson, who in legend, descended onto 432-meter Mount Mikami during the reign of Emperor Kōrei to become the shintai of the mountain. ()

Local name: 御上神社 Coordinates: 35°2'58"N, 136°1'37"E

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838 MikamiYasu 520-2323 Japan

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+81 77-587-0383

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Nearby attractions include: Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden, Sagawa Art Museum, Ōsasahara Shrine, Rittō.

5.2 miW
Garden, Park, Aquarium
Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden, Kusatsu
133 min walk • The Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden, also known as the Kusatsu Aquatic Botanical Garden, is a botanical garden specializing in aquatic plants and best known for its extensive lotus display. Mizu-no-mori means "water forest" in Japanese.
6.2 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Sagawa Art Museum, Moriyama
158 min walk • Sagawa Art Museum opened in Moriyama, Shiga Prefecture, Japan on 22 March 1998. The museum stages temporary exhibitions and houses a permanent collection which includes a bronze bell dating to 858 that has been designated a National Treasure.
2.9 miNE
Sacred and religious sites
Ōsasahara Shrine, Yasu
74 min walk • Ōsasahara Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Yasu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. The kami worshipped at this shrine are Susanoo-no-Mikoto and Kushinadahime.
2.5 miSW
City, Area
Rittō, Kusatsu
65 min walk • Rittō is a city located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2021, the city had an estimated population of 70,312 in 29068 households and a population density of 1300 persons per km². The total area of the city is 52.75 square kilometres.
0.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Mikami, Yasu
16 min walk • Mount Mikami is a mountain, 432 metres above sea level, located in Yasu City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. In spite of its relatively low altitude, it is also called "Ōmi Fuji", that is Mount Fuji of Ōmi Province, the old name of Shiga Prefecture, because of its conical shape standing out in the flat area on the shores of Lake Biwa.
5.5 miW
35°4'27"N • 135°56'6"E
Lake Biwa Museum, Kusatsu
140 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
4.7 miSE
City
Konan
119 min walk • Konan is a city located in southern Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 October 2021, the city had an estimated population of 54,607 in 24305 households and a population density of 780 persons per km². The total area of the city is 70.4 square kilometres.
3.7 miSW
Neighbourhood
Mainland Japan, Kusatsu
96 min walk • Mainland Japan is a term to distinguish the area of Japan from its outlying territories. It was an official term in the pre-war period, distinguishing Japan and its colonies in the Far East.
2.9 miW
Sport, Sport venue
Moriyama Citizens Gymnasium, Moriyama
74 min walk • Moriyama Citizens Gymnasium is an arena in Moriyama, Shiga, Japan.

Mikami Shrine, Yasu

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Mikami Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)