Iwata Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Hachiman, the deified Emperor Ojin who serves as the patron deity of warriors and protector of Japan. As a Hachiman shrine, it forms part of the extensive network of shrines honoring this important war deity throughout Japan.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Emperor Ojin (Hachiman no Kami)
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Hachiman no Kami
- Coordinates
- 34.7559134, 137.4260768
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive Hachiman shrine architecture and any displays of traditional warrior or imperial symbolism.
Cultural notes
Hachiman shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, reflecting the deity's importance as both a war god and protector of the imperial family. The name 'Iwata' suggests a connection to rocky or stone-filled terrain, which may reflect the shrine's geographic setting.