A Hachiman shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the war god and divine protector Hachiman. As a Wakamiya (young shrine), it likely serves as a branch shrine of a larger Hachiman complex, maintaining the traditional worship of Emperor Ojin as the deified Hachiman.
- 宗派
- Hachiman
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Emperor Ojin and Hachiman deities
- 祀られている神
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Hime-gami
- 座標
- 35.140035, 136.863579
参拝のヒント
Look for the distinctive dove symbols often associated with Hachiman shrines, as the dove is considered Hachiman's sacred messenger.
文化的背景
Hachiman shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, with Hachiman revered as both a war deity and protector of agriculture and culture. The Wakamiya designation indicates this shrine's role as a subsidiary or branch shrine within the broader Hachiman shrine network.