A Hachiman shrine located in Wakayama Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deities. As a Hachiman shrine, it serves as a center for worship of the god of war, divine protection, and culture.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman (god of war and divine protection)
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Hime-gami
- Coordinates
- 33.8852853, 135.1537462
Visitor tip
Hachiman shrines often feature distinctive architectural elements and are popular for prayers related to protection and success.
Cultural notes
Hachiman shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, typically enshrining Emperor Ojin as the primary deity along with his mother Empress Jingu and the three goddess daughters of Amaterasu collectively known as Hime-gami.