Ueda Hachiman Shrine is a local Hachiman shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deities. As part of the extensive Hachiman shrine network throughout Japan, it serves as a center for community worship and traditional festivals, maintaining the characteristic features of Hachiman faith including prayers for military protection, success, and divine favor.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Emperor Ojin (Hachiman)
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Himegami
- Coordinates
- 35.1298789, 136.9835528
Visitor tip
Check locally for festival dates, as Hachiman shrines typically hold vibrant autumn festivals with traditional performances and community celebrations.
Cultural notes
Hachiman shrines like Ueda Hachiman-sha represent one of Japan's most widespread shrine networks, with Hachiman being particularly revered as a protector deity and god of war. The worship of Emperor Ojin as Hachiman reflects the syncretic nature of Shinto, blending historical imperial reverence with divine worship.