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Yoriki Hachiman Shrine

寄木八幡神社

Yoriki Hachiman Jinja

Kagoshima

Denomination
Hachiman
Religion
shinto
Enshrined kami
Hachiman, god of war and protector of Japan
Kami enshrined
Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Hime-gami
Coordinates
31.415027, 130.2576188

Visitor tip

Look for the traditional vermillion torii gate and stone komainu guardian lions that typically mark Hachiman shrine entrances.

Cultural notes

Hachiman shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, serving as protectors of local communities and traditionally associated with the warrior class and agricultural prosperity.

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