Hachiman Shrine
八幡神社
Hachiman Shrine: a historic shrine with unique architecture, relocated due to flood control.
What it is
- Dedicated to Hachiman-shin (Homudawake-no-mikoto).
- Also known as Shimomiya Hachimangu.
- Founded during the Tenmon era, invited from Kamakura.
- Relocated in 1913 due to Watarase flood control.
What to see
- The current main hall, built in 1878.
- Komainu, chozubachi, and torii moved from Shimomiya.
- Auxiliary Gozu Tenno-sha and Inari Shrine.
Getting there
- 17-minute walk from Koga Station West Exit.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
茨城県古河市宮前町6-8 Open in Google Maps
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