A Hachiman shrine in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to the syncretic Shinto-Buddhist deity Hachiman, revered as a protector deity and god of war. Hachiman shrines are among the most common in Japan, typically enshrining the deified Emperor Ojin along with his mother Empress Jingu and the goddess Hime-gami.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman, god of war and divine protection
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Hime-gami
- Coordinates
- 33.2368172, 132.5722736
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive three-deity arrangement typical of Hachiman shrines, often represented by three separate shrine buildings or chambers.
Cultural notes
Hachiman worship combines Shinto and Buddhist elements, with the deity serving as both a war god and protector of warriors, particularly associated with the Minamoto clan and samurai culture. The cult spread throughout Japan during the medieval period.