Sugimori Hachiman Shrine is a local Hachiman shrine dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin, revered as the god of war, culture, and divine protection. Like other Hachiman shrines throughout Japan, it serves as a center for community worship and traditional festivals.
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- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Emperor Ojin (Hachiman)
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Emperor Chuai
- Coordinates
- 34.8596081, 137.3047185
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive Hachiman shrine architecture and the shrine office (shamusho) which handles ceremonial services and amulet distribution.
Cultural notes
Hachiman is one of the most widely worshipped deities in Japan, with over 40,000 shrines dedicated to this kami. Originally a local deity from Kyushu, Hachiman became associated with the imperial family and later adopted by the samurai class as a patron of warriors.