Yatsurugi Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to Hachiman, the divine protector of Japan and god of war. The shrine's name derives from 'yatsurugi' meaning 'eight swords,' symbolizing divine protection and martial prowess.
- 宗派
- Hachiman
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Yahata no Kami (Hachiman)
- 祀られている神
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Hime-gami
- 座標
- 35.1221667, 136.8807546
参拝のヒント
Look for the symbolic representations of swords or martial elements in the shrine's architecture and decorative motifs.
文化的背景
The eight swords referenced in the shrine's name are associated with imperial regalia and divine protection in Japanese mythology. Hachiman worship became particularly prominent among the samurai class during the medieval period.