Iwasaki Hachiman Shrine is a Hachiman shrine located in Kochi Prefecture dedicated to the deified Emperor Ojin and associated deities. As a Hachiman shrine, it serves as a center for worship of the god of war, archery, and divine protection, while also functioning as a guardian shrine for the local community.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman, god of war and divine protection
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Hime-gami
- Coordinates
- 33.4274069, 132.5089086
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive Hachiman shrine architecture and the sacred doves that are often associated with Hachiman worship.
Cultural notes
Hachiman shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, with Hachiman being revered as both a war deity and protector of warriors, farmers, and fishermen. The worship combines Shinto traditions with the historical veneration of Emperor Ojin.