Shirohara Hachimansha is a Hachiman shrine located in Oita Prefecture, dedicated to the worship of Hachiman, the Shinto deity of war, divine protection, and culture. As with most Hachiman shrines, it enshrines the deified Emperor Ojin along with his mother Empress Jingu and the goddess Hime-gami.
- Denomination
- Hachiman
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman (god of war and divine protection)
- Kami enshrined
- Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, Hime-gami
- Coordinates
- 32.9900771, 131.3375451
Cultural notes
Hachiman worship combines Shinto and Buddhist elements and is particularly significant in Kyushu, where many early Hachiman shrines were established. The deity is revered as both a protector in battle and a guardian of peace and prosperity.