Haguro Hachimangu is a Hachiman shrine located in Gifu Prefecture, dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deities. As part of the extensive Hachiman shrine network throughout Japan, it serves as a center for worship of the god of war, archery, and divine protection of the nation.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman (god of war and divine protection)
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Hime-gami
- Coordinates
- 35.347656, 136.9528659
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive Hachiman shrine architecture and symbols associated with archery and military protection.
Cultural notes
Hachiman shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, with Hachiman being considered a protector deity particularly revered by the samurai class. The worship combines Shinto traditions with the veneration of the historical Emperor Ojin as a divine figure.