A Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to eight deities, as indicated by its name meaning 'Eight Company Great Bright Gods.' The shrine represents a collective worship site where multiple kami are venerated together under one sacred space.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 座標
- 35.1528466, 136.8407904
参拝のヒント
Look for the main hall which typically houses representations of all eight enshrined deities.
文化的背景
The term 'Hassha' (eight companies) reflects the Japanese tradition of enshrining multiple deities together, often representing different aspects of divine protection for the local community. 'Daimyojin' is an honorific title meaning 'Great Bright God' commonly used for powerful Shinto deities.