A Hachiman shrine in Yamaguchi Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated with the warrior tradition. Hachiman shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, serving as centers for both imperial veneration and protection of warriors and communities.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Emperor Ojin (Hondawake no Mikoto)
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Emperor Chuai
- Coordinates
- 34.1872326, 131.4814991
Cultural notes
Hachiman is revered as the god of war, divine protection, and culture. The deity is closely associated with the Minamoto clan and samurai traditions, making Hachiman shrines important centers for martial arts and community protection throughout Japanese history.