A Hachiman shrine in Yamaguchi Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deities. As a Hachiman shrine, it serves as a place of worship for the god of war, culture, and divine protection, reflecting the widespread veneration of Hachiman throughout Japan.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Emperor Ojin (Hachiman)
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Empress Tamayori-hime
- Coordinates
- 33.8606822, 132.0049864
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive Hachiman shrine architecture and sacred doves, which are traditional symbols associated with Hachiman worship.
Cultural notes
Hachiman is one of the most widely worshipped kami in Japan, originally a god of war who became associated with agriculture, culture, and divine protection. Emperor Ojin, the legendary 15th emperor, was deified as Hachiman and is often venerated alongside his mother Empress Jingu.