Ida Hachimangu is a Hachiman shrine dedicated to the worship of Emperor Ojin as the deified Hachiman, along with his mother Empress Jingu and the female kami Hime-gami. As a Hachiman shrine, it serves as a center for prayers related to protection, success in endeavors, and safe childbirth.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman, god of war and divine protection
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Hime-gami
- Coordinates
- 34.975006, 137.1660528
Visitor tip
Look for the distinctive Hachiman shrine architecture and consider offering prayers for protection and success in your endeavors.
Cultural notes
Hachiman shrines are among the most numerous in Japan, with Hachiman being particularly revered as a protector deity. The triad of Ojin, Jingu, and Hime-gami represents the classic Hachiman enshrinement pattern found throughout the country.