Ikobe Shrine is a local Shinto shrine dedicated to Hachiman, the deified Emperor Ojin known as Hondawake no Mikoto. As a Hachiman shrine, it serves as both a place of worship for the war deity and a center for community religious activities, reflecting the widespread veneration of Hachiman throughout Japan.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hondawake no Mikoto (Emperor Ojin)
- Kami enshrined
- Hondawake no Mikoto, Empress Jingu, Tamayori-hime no Mikoto
- Founding
- Heian period
- Coordinates
- 34.6652507, 137.3841651
Visitor tip
Look for the traditional Hachiman shrine architecture and the presence of guardian lion-dogs (komainu) that typically protect Hachiman shrines.
Cultural notes
Hachiman is one of the most widely worshipped deities in Japan, revered as both a war god and protector of warriors, as well as a guardian of Japan itself.
Historical note
The shrine likely dates to the Heian period when Hachiman worship spread throughout Japan. Local Hachiman shrines like Ikobe were often established to serve regional communities and provide spiritual protection for the area.