A Hachiman shrine in Gifu Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deities. As part of the extensive Hachiman shrine network throughout Japan, it serves the local community as a center for worship and festivals honoring the god of war, culture, and divine protection.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman, god of war and divine protection
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Hime-gami
- Coordinates
- 35.0860242, 137.0722331
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive Hachiman shrine architecture and torii gate marking the sacred entrance to the shrine grounds.
Cultural notes
Hachiman shrines traditionally enshrine Emperor Ojin as the primary deity alongside his mother Empress Jingu and the collective female kami known as Hime-gami. These shrines historically served as protectors of warriors and local communities.