A Hachiman shrine located 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 prayers related to protection, success, and well-being.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman (God of War and Divine Protection)
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Hime-gami
- Coordinates
- 35.3488499, 137.2766334
Visitor tip
Check locally for festival dates, as many Hachiman shrines hold autumn festivals celebrating the harvest season.
Cultural notes
Hachiman shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, with Emperor Ojin worshipped as a protective deity. The name 'Ozato' suggests this shrine serves a smaller rural community within Gifu Prefecture.