Higashi-Tomioka Hachiman Shrine is a Hachiman shrine located in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deities. As a Hachiman shrine, it serves as a center for community worship and traditional festivals, providing spiritual protection for the local area.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman, god of war and divine protection
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Hime-gami
- Coordinates
- 35.4139866, 139.314977
Cultural notes
Hachiman shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, with Hachiman being revered as both a war deity and protector of communities. The shrine likely serves as an important focal point for local festivals and seasonal celebrations in the Tomioka area.