A Hachiman shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deities. Like other Hachiman shrines, it serves as a center for worship of the god of war, culture, and divine protection.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Emperor Ojin (Hachiman no Kami)
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Hime-gami
- Coordinates
- 35.0523214, 137.0039643
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive Hachiman shrine architecture and symbols, including dove motifs which are sacred to Hachiman.
Cultural notes
Hachiman worship combines Shinto and Buddhist elements, with Emperor Ojin revered as both an ancestral spirit and a protective deity. Hachiman shrines traditionally served as guardians of local communities and were especially important to the warrior class.