Hachiman Shrine

What it is

• A shrine associated with the Koga Kubo.
• Dedicated to Hondawake no Mikoto, Izanami no Mikoto, and Homusubi no Mikoto.
• Founded in 1446 by Ashikaga Shigeuji.
• Moved to its current location in 1642 by Doi Toshikatsu.

What to see

• The main hall, repaired in 1914, with a copper plate roof.
• Hoshi no Miya Shrine, a subordinate shrine.
• The Great Ginkgo of Hachiman Shrine, a natural monument.
• Ashikaga Takamoto's letter, an ancient document.

Getting there

• 9-minute walk from Koga Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.