A Hachiman shrine dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deities. Hachiman shrines are among the most common type of Shinto shrine in Japan, traditionally serving as protectors of warriors and local communities.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman (God of War and Divine Protection)
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Hime-gami
- Coordinates
- 34.8607211, 136.5664829
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive Hachiman shrine architecture and the presence of dove imagery, as doves are considered messengers of Hachiman.
Cultural notes
Hachiman is one of the most widely worshipped kami in Japan, originally a deity of war and later becoming a protector of Buddhism and the Japanese people. The name 'Suehiro' suggests wishes for prosperity and expanding fortune.