Located in the scenic town of Minami Nirasaki, Eightfold Wall Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the protection and good fortune of travelers. The shrine's name 'Hachijidana-jinsha' literally translates to Eightfold Wall Shrine, referring to its unique structure featuring eight stone walls that form a protective barrier around the inner shrine. According to legend, the shrine was founded during the Kamakura period by a local daimyo as a guardian of the region's main road.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Tamamo-no-Mori
- Kami enshrined
- Tamamo-no-Mori
- Coordinates
- 35.7784916, 140.5648828
Visitor tip
Visitors can purify themselves at the dedicated water basin, 'mizuya', before approaching the inner shrine to ensure a pure and respectful atmosphere.
Cultural notes
This shrine is said to be visited by travelers seeking protection from misfortune and calamity. During the spring festival, 'Hanami-tsurugi' or Cherry Blossom-sword festival, local women offer cherry blossom wreaths at the main shrine as an expression of gratitude for good fortune.
Historical note
The shrine was re-established in its current form during the Edo period.