A Hachiman shrine in Kumamoto Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin, who is worshipped as the Shinto deity Hachiman. The shrine serves as a center for prayers related to war, culture, and divine protection.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Emperor Ojin (Hachiman)
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Tamayori-hime
- Coordinates
- 32.0853678, 130.3413735
Visitor tip
Many Hachiman shrines are popular for prayers related to success in endeavors and protection.
Cultural notes
Hachiman is one of the most widely worshipped deities in Japan, originally a god of war who later became associated with culture and divine protection. Emperor Ojin, the legendary 15th emperor, is considered the human form of Hachiman.