A Hachiman shrine in Hiroshima Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deities. Hachiman shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, traditionally associated with divine protection, military success, and imperial authority.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman (Emperor Ojin)
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Emperor Chuai
- Coordinates
- 34.1706103, 132.4697255
Cultural notes
Hachiman worship combines Shinto and Buddhist elements, with Emperor Ojin venerated as both a kami and bodhisattva. These shrines historically served as centers of both spiritual devotion and community gathering, particularly important for prayers related to protection and prosperity.