Miyazaki-jingū

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Miyazaki-jingū
宮崎神宮
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Information
Dedicated to Emperor Jimmu
Ugayafukiaezu
Tamayori-bime
Address 2-4-1, Jingū, Miyazaki
Miyazaki 880-0053
Website miyazakijingu.jp
Shinto torii icon vermillion.svg Glossary of Shinto

Miyazaki-jingū (宮崎神宮?) is a Shinto shrine located in Miyazaki, Miyazaki prefecture, Japan. It is dedicated to Emperor Jimmu, Ugayafukiaezu and Tamayori-bime.

Events

Many events are held in the shrine throughout the year. The most important event is the Aki-no-Taisai held in October. This takes the form of a costume parade in honour of Emperor Jinmu, Japan's first emperor, featuring women dressed in gorgeous wedding kimono. In addition, there are several big events per year, including:

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