A local Hachiman shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deities. Hachiman shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, serving as centers of community worship and protection.
- 宗派
- Hachiman
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Hachiman (Emperor Ojin)
- 祀られている神
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Hime-gami
- 座標
- 35.0890998, 136.6335775
参拝のヒント
As a local community shrine, it likely maintains traditional seasonal festivals that offer insight into regional Shinto practices.
文化的背景
Hachiman, originally a local deity of Kyushu, became widely venerated as a protector of warriors and the imperial family. The triad of Emperor Ojin, his mother Empress Jingu, and the goddess Hime-gami represents divine protection, maternal guidance, and feminine spiritual power.