Mitami Shrine, Shinto shrine in Japan

Mitami Shrine stands in the Senboku New Town area of Minami-ku, Sakai, Osaka Prefecture. Its wooden worship hall and hall of offerings were rebuilt in 1972, while the main hall dates from the Meiji era. Behind the buildings lies an 8,250 m² grove of shiribukagashi oak, ara-kashi, sakaki and camphor trees.

The shrine was first mentioned in writings from the early 10th century, showing it has been part of the area for over a thousand years. After being damaged during a period of conflict, it was rebuilt in the late 1500s and has remained central to community life.

The shrine's name comes from the Mitami no Atai clan recorded in the Shinsen Shōjiroku, whose name was read mitami, matching the shrine's reading. The shrine crest is the Oda mokko, a five-lobed quince flower, adopted from Oda Nobunaga's protection. A yabusame archery ritual was revived on 29 March 2014 and is held on the shrine grounds.

The shrine is easy to reach, located a short walk from Komyoike Station on the Semboku Rapid Railway line. Take time to use the hand-washing basins before entering and explore the grounds at a relaxed pace, as it is a place for quiet reflection.

The shrine enshrines several deities, including Ame-no-Koyane, the god of rituals and offerings, highlighting its historical role as a place for important ceremonies. Visitors often see small wooden plaques with written wishes hanging on racks, continuing an age-old tradition.