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Hachiman Shrine

八幡神社

Hachiman Jinja

Kanagawa

Denomination
Hachiman
Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Hachiman, god of war and divine protection
Kami enshrined
Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Hime-gami
Coordinates
35.412166, 139.3221803

Visitor tip

Look for the distinctive three-legged crow (yatagarasu) symbol often associated with Hachiman shrines.

Cultural notes

Hachiman shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin who is worshipped as the god of war, culture, and divine protection. These shrines became particularly important to the samurai class throughout Japanese history.

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