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 the local community as a center for worship and seasonal festivals.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman (Emperor Ojin)
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Tamayorihime-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 33.0519003, 130.4654109
Visitor tip
Check locally for festival dates, as many Hachiman shrines hold vibrant autumn celebrations.
Cultural notes
Hachiman shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, with Emperor Ojin worshipped as a deity of war, culture, and divine protection. The shrine follows the typical Hachiman tradition of venerating the imperial lineage and providing spiritual guardianship for the local area.