Hiraoka Hachimangū
平岡八幡宮
Hiraoka Hachimangu is a historic shrine in Kyoto, known for its art and camellia garden.
What it is
- A Shinto shrine in Kyoto, also called Umegehata Hachimangu.
- Founded in 809 by Kukai.
- Dedicated to the deity Homutawake no Mikoto.
What to see
- Main hall built in 1826, a cultural property.
- Main hall ceiling has 44 colorful floral paintings.
- A chinquapin tree over 600 years old.
- Garden 'Tsubaki no Komichi' with 200 camellia varieties.
When to go
- See the Sanyaku Sumo ritual, a folk cultural property.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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