Mamada Hachimangu

What it is

• Shinto shrine in Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture.
• Founded between 729 and 749 AD.
• Dedicated to Hachiman-jin and Okinagatarashihime-no-mikoto.
• Fujiwara Hidesato prayed for victory here in 939 AD.

What to see

• Main hall and worship hall rebuilt in 1851 AD.
• Artisans from Nikko Toshogu Shrine rebuilt the main hall.
• Pine tree planted by Minamoto Yoritomo in 1189 AD.
• Basho haiku monument dedicated in 1853 AD.
• Shrine grounds include a sumo ring.
• Sumo ring is a filming location for movies.

When to go

• Jagawaita festival held annually on May 5th.
• Jagawaita is a National Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.