Mishima Taisha

Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of a historical shrine

Peter Sidell Sep 10, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>A bridge across the water to a subsidiary shrine</p>

<p>The main approach to the shrine, seen from the side</p>

<p>That bridge, lantern and side shrine again</p>

<p>The main inner gate seen from across the water</p>

<p>Rooftops among the abundant trees</p>

<p>A statue of Yatabe Moriharu, a local nobleman who funded the shrine's reconstruction after an earthquake in 1854</p>

<p>I was spotted by some of the deer in the enclosure next to the shrine</p>

<p>A smaller building in front of the main hall</p>

<p>The shrine grounds are home to this 1200-year-old osmanthus tree</p>

<p>Stationery and origami paper in the souvenir shop</p>

About ten minutes' walk from Mishima station, Mishima Taisha is the town's largest and most important shrine. Between the main gate and inner gate there's a peaceful pond surrounded by shady trees, the compound is home to the main hall and a 1200-year-old osmanthus tree, and there's also a deer enclosure, a small museum of historical objects, and shops selling buddhist items, souvenirs and snacks.

The shrine is ten minutes' walk or so south-east from Mishima station.

Peter Sidell @peter.sidell

I came to Japan from Manchester, England in 2003, and have travelled a lot since then, around Japan and in Asia. When I'm not working, I write satire and perform stand-up comedy in and around Tokyo. Check YouTube for a taste.