角渕八幡宮 is a Shinto shrine located in Gunma Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of Hachiman Okami, the god of war and patron deity of samurai. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese design, with a distinctive tiled roof and vermilion columns. Visitors can explore the shrine's grounds, which feature several temizuya water purification stations and historic torii gates.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman
- Kami enshrined
- Hachiman
- Coordinates
- 36.2862303, 139.119672
Visitor tip
To purify your body before visiting the shrine, use the temizuya water purification stations provided throughout the grounds.
Cultural notes
As a kami enshrined at the shrine is Hachiman Okami, the shrine plays an important role in Gunma's history and culture. The shrine also hosts the annual Hakone Shrine Festival, which honors the god of war with a colorful parade and traditional performances.
Historical note
The shrine was originally built in the Nara period (710-794 CE), but has undergone significant renovations during the Edo period (1603-1868 CE).