Hanawada Hachimangū
塙田八幡宮
Historic shrine at Mt. Hachiman's base, founded in 1641, offering a glimpse into local traditions.
What it is
- A shrine in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture.
- Established in 1641 by Okudaira Tadamasa.
- Enshrines Hachiman Okami and other deities.
What to see
- Shrine grounds contain Kotohira Shrine and Suga Shrine.
- The current torii gate was built in July 1977.
- Suga Shrine's portable shrine, made in 1935, weighs over 1 ton.
When to go
- Hanawada Tenno Matsuri is a July tradition.
Getting there
- 15-minute walk from the Kencho-mae bus stop.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
栃木県宇都宮市塙田5-2-61 Open in Google Maps
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