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Otokoyama Hachimangū

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男山八幡宮

This historic shrine, rebuilt after a fire, offers a glimpse into Himeji's past.

Otokoyama Hachimangū
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What it is

  • A shrine in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture.
  • Founded in 1345 by Akamatsu Sadanori.
  • Built as a guardian shrine for Himeji Castle.
  • Enshrines Hachiman-shin, Hime Okami, and Otarashihime-no-mikoto.

What to see

  • Located on the hillside of Mt. Otoko.
  • Main hall rebuilt in September 1990.

When to go

  • Yakujin-sai festival in February.
  • Kangetsu-sai festival in September.

Getting there

  • 5-minute walk from Ichinohashi-Bungakukan-mae bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Otokoyama Hachimangū Open in Google Maps

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