Tsumida Shrine is a Hachiman shrine dedicated to Emperor Ojin (Hondawake no Mikoto) and associated deities. As a Hachiman shrine, it serves as a center for worship of the deified Emperor Ojin, who is revered as a deity of war, culture, and divine protection.
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- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hondawake no Mikoto (Emperor Ojin)
- Kami enshrined
- Hondawake no Mikoto, Empress Jingu, Himegami
- Founding
- Heian period
- Coordinates
- 34.6186482, 136.1094307
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive Hachiman shrine architecture and sacred symbols associated with Emperor Ojin.
Cultural notes
Hachiman is one of the most widely worshipped deities in Japan, with Emperor Ojin being deified due to his legendary military prowess and cultural achievements during the early imperial period.
Historical note
The shrine was established during the Heian period as part of the widespread propagation of Hachiman worship throughout Japan. Hachiman shrines became particularly important as they combined imperial reverence with popular religious practices.