Kanezawa Hachimangū
金澤八幡宮
Ancient Shinto shrine in Akita, founded by a samurai, with castle ruins and cultural properties.
What it is
- Shinto shrine in Yokote City, Akita Prefecture.
- Founded by Minamoto no Yoshiie after a war.
- Dedicated to Hachiman Okami, a deity of war.
- Originally named Kanezawa Hachiman Jinja.
What to see
- Bronze statue of a sacred horse, completed 1936.
- Ruins of Kanezawa Castle are on the site.
- Several prefectural designated tangible cultural properties.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
秋田県横手市金沢字安本館4 Open in Google Maps
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