A Hachiman shrine serving as the chief protective shrine (sochinju) for the former Ozu domain. As a Hachiman shrine, it enshrines the deified Emperor Ojin and related deities, providing spiritual protection for the local community and formerly the regional domain.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman (god of war and divine protection)
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Hime-gami
- Coordinates
- 33.5150646, 132.5372246
Visitor tip
Look for the traditional Hachiman shrine architectural features and symbols associated with divine protection.
Cultural notes
Hachiman shrines traditionally serve as protective deities for communities and were particularly important to the samurai class. The designation as 'sochinju' indicates its role as the primary guardian shrine for the historical Ozu domain.