Located in the city of Daigo, Ibaraki Prefecture, Okugawa Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Hachiman. The shrine is famous for its large stone statue of Hachiman and its beautiful gardens. The primary enshrined deity is Hachiman, known as Okugawa Hachiman in Japanese.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman
- Kami enshrined
- Hachiman, Okugawa Hachiman
- Coordinates
- 35.755728, 139.8199582
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's gardens, visit at dawn or dusk when the light is soft and the flowers are in bloom.
Cultural notes
Okugawa Hachiman Shrine is closely associated with the legend of Minamoto no Yoshitsune, a famous samurai who consulted with Hachiman for guidance during the Genpei War. The shrine's design reflects the traditional Japanese architecture of the Edo period, featuring a large torii gate and a rectangular shrine hall.
Historical note
The shrine was founded during the Edo period (1603-1867) and has been designated as a national cultural property.