Iminomiya_Shrine
Iminomiya Shrine
Shinto shrine in Chōfu
Iminomiya Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Chōfu, Japan.[1] It is a Beppyo shrine, or a shrine that is particularly notable in a certain way with a significant history to it.[2] It is a Ninomiya, or a second rank shrine in its province after the Ichinomiya. In this case the Ninomiya and Soja shrine of the province are combined together. Ichinomiya and Soja shrines were often combined.[3]
It is dedicated to Empress Jingū, Emperor Chūai, and Emperor Ōjin.[4][5]
The shrine was made at the spot where Empress Jingū camped at before her invasion of Korea.[6][7]: 81–83
It is one of many other shrines linked to the life of Empress Jingu and linked to sea travel.[8]: 25
It is said Takenouchi no Sukune threw pearls in the water that became nearby islands here.[7]: 81–83