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Nishiakao Hachiman Shrine

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西赤尾八幡社

See ancient wooden statues of deities at this historic village shrine.

Nishiakao Hachiman Shrine
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What it is

  • A Hachiman shrine in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture.
  • Served as a common shrine for Nishiakao and Shimojima villages.
  • The current shrine building was constructed in 1976.
  • Enshrined deities are designated as a city cultural property.

What to see

  • Fifteen wooden statues from the Kamakura to Muromachi periods.
  • Three main statues represent the Hachiman Sanjin.
  • Central statue is a monk Hachiman god.
  • Statues were designated a cultural property in 1969.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

富山県南砺市西赤尾町195番地 Open in Google Maps

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