Shiroyama Hachimangū

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城山八幡宮

This Shinto shrine, built on a castle site, is a pilgrimage spot for romantic fulfillment.

Shiroyama Hachimangū — Bariston CC BY-SA 4.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

A Shinto shrine dedicated to Hōda-wake-no-mikoto and other deities.
Founded in 1908 by merging several shrines.
Relocated to its current site in 1936.
Known as a pilgrimage spot for romantic fulfillment.

What to see

The site of the former Suemori Castle.
A sacred Abemaki tree called Renriboku.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Area: 城山町, Aichi
Official site: www.shiroyama.or.jp
Phone: 052-751-0788
Opening hours: 5:30-19:00 (Gate); 9:15-16:30 (Reception); 9:15-16:00 (Prayer reception)
Closed: Open daily
Getting there: Motoyama Station — about 9 min on foot (0.5 km)

Hours and admission taken from the official site on 30 July 2026. Nearest station calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors; walking time is a straight-line estimate. Check before you travel.

On the ground

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