Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine is a Hachiman shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deities. As a Wakamiya (young shrine), it likely originated as a branch shrine of a larger Hachiman complex, serving the local community with prayers for protection, success in endeavors, and family welfare.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Emperor Ojin (Hondawake no Mikoto)
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Emperor Chuai
- Coordinates
- 35.437692, 139.3120518
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive dove motifs often found at Hachiman shrines, as doves are considered messengers of the Hachiman deity.
Cultural notes
Hachiman shrines are among Japan's most numerous, with Emperor Ojin worshipped as a deity of war, culture, and divine protection. The Wakamiya designation indicates this shrine's role as a subsidiary or newer establishment within the broader Hachiman shrine network.