Komamiya Shrine

Komamiya Shrine, near the coast of Nichinan in Miyazaki Prefecture, stands at the site of a palace where Emperor Jimmu is said to have spent his boyhood, known as the boyhood palace site. Affectionately called Komamiya-san by locals, it is a hidden power spot with a quiet seaside setting yet a deep sense of history.

Its founding is uncertain, but as an old shrine honoring Emperor Jimmu it has long drawn faith. Many tales tied to horses remain, including a legend that Emperor Jimmu received a dragon horse from a dragon deity, and a tradition that this is the birthplace of the Shanshan horse.

Highlights

- The great single slab of rock behind the main hall, the Mihoko cave site, a power spot said to be where Emperor Jimmu placed his halberd. - The legend of a dragon deity said to have appeared on the great rock, a mystical faith that still lives on. - The yin and yang stone where people pray for safe childbirth, the gift of children, and marital harmony, long an object of prayer.

Enjoying the Seasons

Being near the coast, a gentle sea breeze flows pleasantly from spring through autumn. Summer is perfect for a visit paired with the blue sea. From autumn into winter you can worship quietly in clear air, spending calm time throughout the year.

Access and Basic Information

- Location: Nichinan, Miyazaki Prefecture - Easy to visit along a drive on the Nichinan coast. - Being near the sea, it fits readily into a Nichinan sightseeing route. - Watch your footing around the great rock as you worship.

A Quick Tip

Visit not only the main hall but also the great rock behind it. Standing before the single slab where the legend of Emperor Jimmu lives on, you should feel in your very skin the endless flow of time that has continued since ancient days.