Pesan Zakai Hachiman-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, on the west coast of Honshu. The shrine is famous for its beautiful garden and traditional architecture, which reflect the Edo period style. According to legend, the shrine was founded during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) by a fisherman named Hachiman who saved a group of fishermen from a storm.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman
- Kami enshrined
- Hachiman, Kanro, Nanari
- Coordinates
- 36.6234411, 136.6261264
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit during the morning to avoid the crowds and take a stroll through the garden during golden hour for optimal photography.
Cultural notes
Pesan Zakai Hachiman-jinja is dedicated to Hachiman, the Shinto god of war, patron deity of the Imperial Japanese Army. The shrine also enshrines several regional kami, including those associated with fishing and prosperity.
Historical note
The shrine was rebuilt after the Great Earthquake of 1703.