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Yamaguchi Shrine

Hikoshima Hachimangu

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彦島八幡宮

Hikoshima Hachimangu is an ancient guardian shrine, revered for safe childbirth and maritime industries.

Hikoshima Hachimangu
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What it is

  • Guardian shrine of Hikoshima, founded in 1159.
  • Dedicated to four emperors and empresses.
  • Revered by shipbuilding and fishing industries.
  • Worshipped as a god of safe childbirth.

What to see

  • Main hall, worship hall, and Ruihouden.
  • Torii gate, komainu, and chōzuya.

When to go

  • Saiagari Shinji ritual, an intangible cultural property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

山口県下関市彦島迫町5丁目12−9 Open in Google Maps

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