Mita Hachiman Shrine
御田八幡神社
This historic hillside shrine founded in 709 offers a peaceful atmosphere and views toward the sea in central Tokyo.
What it is
- It was founded in 709 as a guardian deity of the eastern country.
- The main enshrined deity is Hondawake-no-mikoto along with two other spirits.
- The current structure was restored in 1954 after being destroyed in 1945.
What to see
- The shrine buildings are situated on a hillside facing toward the sea.
- Kamezuka Park is adjacent to the high ground behind the shrine.
When to go
- An annual festival and a portable shrine procession are held here.
In detail
Mita Hachiman Jinja (御田八幡神社) is a Shinto shrine in Mita 3-7-16, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Its festival is on 15 August.God's Name: Hondawakeno Mikoto (誉田別尊命), Amenokoyaneno Mikoto (天児屋根命), Takenouchi Sukuneno Mikoto (武内宿禰命)
Shrines in precincts: Gokō Inari Jinja (五光稲荷神社), Mikage Jinja (御嶽神社)
Facilities in precincts: Kaguraden, Chōzuya, Shamusho.
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