Odaira Hachiman Shrine is a Hachiman shrine dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deities. As part of the extensive Hachiman shrine network throughout Japan, it serves as a local center for worship of the war god Hachiman, who is revered as a protector of warriors, the nation, and local communities.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman, god of war and protector of Japan
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Hime-gami
- Coordinates
- 34.9443136, 137.1927355
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive dove motifs often found at Hachiman shrines, as the dove is considered Hachiman's sacred messenger.
Cultural notes
Hachiman shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, with Hachiman being both a Buddhist bodhisattva and Shinto kami. The deity combines martial protection with agricultural prosperity, making these shrines important to both samurai and farming communities throughout Japanese history.