Hie-hachiman Shrine
日吉八幡神社
Hie-hachiman Shrine: a historic Akita shrine with unique architecture and cultural properties.
What it is
- Shrine founded in the Heian period.
- Moved to its current location in 1662.
- Rebuilt in 1778 after a fire.
- Became a prefectural shrine in the Meiji era.
What to see
- Wooden triple-tiered pagoda built in 1707.
- Main hall, worship hall, and dance stage are cultural properties.
- Main hall built in 1797.
- Statue of Motoori Norinaga in the main hall.
- Mix of Shinto and Buddhist architectural styles.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
秋田県秋田市八橋本町1丁目4-1 Open in Google Maps
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