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Hachiman Shrine

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八幡神社

Hachiman Shrine, founded in 1054, offers a historic main hall and a towering natural monument.

Hachiman Shrine
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What it is

  • A Hachiman Shrine, formerly a village shrine.
  • Founded in 1054.
  • Enshrines Izanagi-no-Mikoto and Hondawake-no-Mikoto.

What to see

  • The current main hall, built in 1639.
  • Main hall has a kirizuma-zukuri style roof.
  • Main hall is a designated cultural property.
  • A 19-meter tall koyamaki tree, planted in 1927.
  • The koyamaki tree is a designated natural monument.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

岩手県奥州市胆沢区小山字八幡堂69 Open in Google Maps

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