Located in the scenic city of Tokushima, Eight-Horned Shrine is one of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines, with its roots dating back to the 7th century. Dedicated to the eight gods, known as the Hachiman enshrined at the shrine are: Hachiman-no-kami and the 8 other kami associated with various aspects such as rice fields, roads, forests, and more.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman-no-kami
- Kami enshrined
- Hachiman-no-kami, O-yama-kami, Iwamori-kami, Kasugano-kami, Kusakabe-tsuchi-kami, Shiro-zumi-kami, Tsukihime-kami, Matsubara-kami, Nanatsukunokami
- Coordinates
- 34.0449485, 133.9100479
Visitor tip
Visit during Cherry Blossom season to witness the vibrant sakura trees surrounding the shrine.
Cultural notes
As a Shinto shrine dedicated to the Hachiman enshrined, it's known for its unique architecture which includes a large torii gate and several smaller vermilion gates. The shrine is also famous for being a major pilgrimage site in Japan, attracting many visitors seeking blessings and good fortune.