Wakamiya Shrine is a local Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to Emperor Ojin, the deified 15th emperor of Japan. As a Wakamiya shrine, it serves as a branch or subsidiary shrine connected to a larger Hachiman shrine complex, focusing on the worship of this legendary emperor who became the primary deity of the Hachiman cult.
- 宗派
- Hachiman
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Ojin Tenno (Emperor Ojin)
- 祀られている神
- Emperor Ojin
- 座標
- 35.3321689, 136.9492323
参拝のヒント
Look for the distinctive Hachiman shrine architectural features and sacred doves, which are symbols associated with this deity.
文化的背景
Wakamiya shrines traditionally serve as auxiliary shrines that enshrine younger or secondary deities related to the main shrine. The name literally means 'young shrine' or 'prince shrine,' reflecting its role in the broader Hachiman shrine network throughout Japan.