Located in the city of Akita, Gunma Prefecture was moved to its current location in Akita in 1993 but was originally built at an unknown time. The shrine enshrines 9 deities from a region known as 'Dōkan' which is thought to have once been part of Akita. A primary kami enshrined is Hachiman. Cultural and historical information about the shrine may be limited, however it has maintained unique traditional architecture through the years.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman
- Kami enshrined
- Akiyoshino Hachiman, Kagami Hachiman, Naka-machi Hachiman, Motohashi Hachiman, Owara Hachiman, Tama Hachiman, Sekijima Hachiman, Yuzawa Hachiman, Jōmonji Hachiman
- Coordinates
- 39.0692408, 140.4593359
Visitor tip
Visitors may want to bring umbrellas as the shrine grounds can be particularly wet during rainy weather due to its proximity to the nearby Akita River.
Cultural notes
Some sources suggest that Hachiman is connected to a region in which deities were believed to appear at times of great change or upheaval. It may be wise for visitors to bring offerings of rain socks, umbrellas and other items used in bad weather as possible offerings to the kami.
Historical note
The original location was unknown, but a copy was moved to its current site in 1993 as part of efforts by Gunma prefecture to transfer land ownership from private companies to public entities. This effort was part of a broader policy known as 'land expropriation'.