Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine is a Hachiman shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deities. As a Wakamiya shrine, it serves as a branch or subsidiary shrine connected to a larger Hachiman complex, maintaining the tradition of venerating the war god and protector of Japan.
- 宗派
- Hachiman
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Emperor Ojin
- 祀られている神
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Tamayori-hime
- 座標
- 35.3187946, 136.9146736
参拝のヒント
Look for the distinctive Hachiman shrine architecture and consider visiting during local festivals when the community connection to this neighborhood shrine is most evident.
文化的背景
Hachiman shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, with Emperor Ojin worshipped as a deity of war, culture, and divine protection. Wakamiya shrines typically house younger or subsidiary kami related to the main shrine's primary deity.