Wakamiya Shrine is a local Shinto shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to Emperor Ojin, the deified 15th emperor of Japan. As a Wakamiya shrine, it serves as a branch or subsidiary shrine connected to a larger Hachiman shrine complex, focusing on the worship of this legendary emperor who became the primary deity of the Hachiman cult.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ojin Tenno (Emperor Ojin)
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin
- Coordinates
- 35.3321689, 136.9492323
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive Hachiman shrine architectural features and sacred doves, which are symbols associated with this deity.
Cultural notes
Wakamiya shrines traditionally serve as auxiliary shrines that enshrine younger or secondary deities related to the main shrine. The name literally means 'young shrine' or 'prince shrine,' reflecting its role in the broader Hachiman shrine network throughout Japan.