Koriyama Hachiman Shrine is a Hachiman shrine located in Kumamoto Prefecture, dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deities. As part of the extensive Hachiman shrine network throughout Japan, it serves as a center for worship of the war god and protector deity Hachiman, offering prayers for victory, protection, and prosperity to the local community.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman (god of war and divine protection)
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Hime-gami
- Coordinates
- 32.0829217, 130.5980337
Cultural notes
Hachiman shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, with Emperor Ojin worshipped as the divine Hachiman after his deification. These shrines traditionally served both religious and military functions, often patronized by samurai families and local rulers seeking divine protection in battle and governance.