Hitsushima Hachiman Shrine is a Hachiman shrine located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, dedicated to the deity Hachiman who is revered as the god of war, divine protection, and culture. The shrine serves the local community as a place of worship and spiritual guidance.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman
- Kami enshrined
- Hachiman
- Coordinates
- 34.5149337, 131.3885274
Visitor tip
Check local accessibility as the shrine may be located on or near an island, as suggested by the 'shima' (island) character in its name.
Cultural notes
As a Hachiman shrine, this site is part of the extensive network of shrines dedicated to Emperor Ojin deified as Hachiman, who became one of the most widely worshipped deities in Japan, particularly popular among the samurai class for protection in battle.