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Shinomura Hachimangū

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篠村八幡宮

Historic Shinto shrine where a shogun raised an army, with important cultural properties.

Shinomura Hachimangū
Saigen Jiro CC0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • Shinto shrine in Kameoka City, Kyoto Prefecture.
  • Founded in 1071 by Minamoto no Yoriyoshi.
  • Dedicated to Hondawake-no-mikoto (Emperor Ōjin).
  • Site where Ashikaga Takauji raised an army in 1333.

What to see

  • Main hall is ikkensha nagare-zukuri style.
  • Main hall, worship hall, Inuiyaku Shrine are cultural properties.
  • Arrow mound and flag-standing willow remain on grounds.
  • Ashikaga Takauji's written prayer is a cultural property.

Getting there

  • 20-minute walk from Umahori Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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