Yoshika Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Yoshikaa, Hokkaido, Japan. The shrine is dedicated to the god of war and fertility, Hachiman Ōkami. According to local legend, the shrine was founded by a samurai named Yoshioka who traveled from Mikawa Province (now Aichi Prefecture) to bring the god's statue to the region. Today, visitors can see the shrine's main hall featuring a vermilion torii gate and admire the beautiful gardens surrounding it.
- Denomination
- shinto
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman Ōkami
- Kami enshrined
- Hachiman Ōkami
- Coordinates
- 41.4466476, 140.2357295
Visitor tip
Visitors can take a guided tour of the shrine's gardens, which feature a variety of Hokkaido plants and trees.
Cultural notes
Hachiman Ōkami is also revered as the patron deity of the Japanese army and is often invoked by those seeking protection in battle. The shrine holds an annual Hachiman Matsuri festival in September to honor the god's role as a protector of warriors.
Historical note
The shrine was rebuilt in 1874 after being destroyed by a fire during the Edo period (1603-1867).