Hachiman Shrine

What it is

• A branch shrine of Iwashimizu Hachimangu.
• Founded in 1039.
• Dedicated to Hachiman-shin, Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, and Hime Okami.
• Commonly known as Nagaretani Hachiman Shrine.

What to see

• A 400-year-old ginkgo tree, a natural monument.
• An iron hot water kettle made in 1340.
• The kettle is a prefectural tangible cultural property.
• The Rope Hanging Ritual is an intangible folk cultural property.

Getting there

• 15-minute walk from Amami Station.
• Amami Station is on the Nankai Koya Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.