Himure Hachimangū
日牟禮八幡宮
Himure Hachimangū is a historic Shinto shrine, significant for its festivals and merchant connections.
What it is
- A Shinto shrine in Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture.
- Origin of the name "Omihachiman City."
- Worshipped by Omi merchants for centuries.
- Main deities are Homudawake no Mikoto, Okinagatarashihime no Mikoto, and Himegami.
What to see
- Main hall is a three-bay nagare-zukuri style.
- Worship hall built in 1188 by Minamoto no Yoritomo.
- Wooden statues from the Kamakura period.
- Annam Tokaisen Ema is an Important Cultural Property.
- Shrine grounds are part of a traditional buildings district.
When to go
- Sagicho Festival is held annually in mid-March.
- Hachiman Festival is also a national intangible folk cultural property.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Himure Hachimangū Open in Google Maps
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