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Kumamoto Shrine

Moriyama-hachimangū

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守山八幡宮

Ancient Shinto shrine at Mount Hino's base, dedicated to imperial deities and a historic figure.

Moriyama-hachimangū
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What it is

  • A Shinto shrine, founded between 1048 and 1051.
  • It is a branch shrine of Usa Hachiman-gū.
  • Dedicated to Emperor Ōjin, Empress Jingū, and Hime Ōkami.
  • Birthplace of Tetsugen Dōkō is next to the shrine.

What to see

  • The shrine at the foot of Mount Hino (243m).
  • Minami Ono Jinja is also enshrined here.

When to go

  • Annual festival is held on October 15th.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

熊本県宇城市小川町南部田1108 Open in Google Maps

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