Yoshimiko-jinja, Shinto shrine in Japan
Yoshimiko-jinja is a Shinto shrine in Konan with traditional wooden buildings and quiet pathways leading to the main hall. The shrine features protected structures from different periods, including a pavilion relocated from a Kyoto shrine in 1865 that now serves as the main hall.
The shrine was part of the Shikinaisha list in the old Ōmi region and officially recognized during ancient Japan. After the main building was damaged in 1864, it was replaced by the relocated Kyoto pavilion, which received its new role during a transfer ceremony in 1865.
The shrine is dedicated to Yoshihime and other deities and serves as a center for local worship. Visitors see people leaving small offerings and bowing before the main hall, reflecting how the community continues its prayer traditions here.
The shrine is accessible from JR Ishibe Station with a short walk and has parking for about 10 cars nearby. Entry is free and visitors can walk through the grounds freely.
The shrine contains a spring with clear water that locals believe has healing powers, and people have visited it for centuries seeking relief from illness. Stone guardian statues called komainu carved over 600 years ago stand at the entrance watching over the sacred space.
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