Muro-hachiman-gû
牟呂八幡社
Ancient shrine in Toyohashi, known for its unique ritual sumo predicting harvest.
What it is
- Shrine in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture.
- Founded in 697.
- Dedicated to Hachiman, enshrined as a war god in 1186.
- Considered a birthplace of Ee ja nai ka.
What to see
- Three gates and three ponds, built in 1222.
- Shrine rebuilt in 1949 after air raid damage.
When to go
- Shinko-sai ritual sumo, a solemn divination ceremony.
- Sumo results predict the abundance of crops.
Getting there
- 5-minute walk from Higashiwakiguchi bus stop.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
愛知県豊橋市牟呂町字郷社1 Open in Google Maps
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