A Hachiman shrine in Yamaguchi Prefecture dedicated to the syncretic Shinto-Buddhist deity Hachiman, widely revered as a protector deity and god of war, culture, and divine emperorship.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Hime-gami
- Coordinates
- 34.1654535, 131.5231701
Visitor tip
Look for the traditional dove motifs often associated with Hachiman shrines, as doves are considered his sacred messengers.
Cultural notes
Hachiman is one of the most widely worshipped kami in Japan, originally a local deity of Kyushu who became associated with Emperor Ojin and later recognized as a protector of the imperial family and the Japanese state.