A Hachiman shrine located in Kagoshima Prefecture, dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deities. The name includes 'Minami Zuishin' which refers to the southern guardian deity gate protectors.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman (Emperor Ojin)
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Hime-gami
- Coordinates
- 31.5712653, 130.5483632
Visitor tip
Look for the guardian deity statues that give this shrine part of its distinctive name.
Cultural notes
Hachiman shrines are dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and are associated with archery, war, and divine protection. The zuishin (guardian gate protectors) are important protective deities in Shinto tradition.