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Shimane Shrine

Hirahama-hachimangū

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平濱八幡宮

Ancient shrine in Matsue, dedicated to emperors, with historical significance and subordinate shrines.

Hirahama-hachimangū
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What it is

  • A shrine in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture.
  • Founded before 1111, it is the oldest Hachiman-gū in Izumo Province.
  • It enshrines Emperor Ōjin, Emperor Chūai, and Empress Jingū.
  • It was a detached palace of Iwashimizu Hachiman-gū in Kyoto.

What to see

  • Takeuchi Shrine, a subordinate shrine.
  • Wakamiya Shrine, enshrining Emperor Nintoku.
  • Kashima Shrine, enshrining Takemikazuchi no Mikoto.
  • Kōra Shrine, an external shrine.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

島根県松江市八幡町303 Open in Google Maps

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