Hazu Hachiman Shrine

What it is

• Ancient Hachiman shrine founded in 973 by Minamoto no Mitsumasa.
• Main hall is a National Important Cultural Property.
• Main hall is the oldest known example of its architectural type.

What to see

• The current main hall, built in 1403.
• Stone torii gate, built in 1425, a Prefectural Cultural Property.
• Stone monuments from submerged Kinfukuji Temple ruins.
• Sanzon Shushi Itabi, second tallest in Japan.

Getting there

• 5-minute walk from the Hazu bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.