Miyazaki Jingū
Shinto shrine in Miyazaki, Japan
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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.
Coordinates31°56′19″N 131°25′24″E
| Miyazaki-jingū 宮崎神宮 | |
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  Location within Japan | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shinto |
| Deity | Emperor Jimmu Ugayafukiaezu Tamayori-bime |
| Location | |
| Location | 2-4-1, Jingū, Miyazaki Miyazaki 880-0053 |
| Coordinates | 31°56′19″N 131°25′24″E |
| Website | |
| miyazakijingu | |
 Glossary of Shinto | |
Events
Many events are held at the shrine including the annual Yabusame festival on April 3.
The most important is the Aki-no-Taisai held in October. It is a costume parade in honour of Emperor Jimmu (Japan's first emperor) featuring women dressed in gorgeous wedding kimono.
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