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Torigoe Hachiman Shrine

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鳥越八幡神社

Historic shrine in Shinjo City, home to the oldest building and important cultural properties.

Torigoe Hachiman Shrine
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What it is

  • Formal name is Hachiman Shrine.
  • Founded in 1229.
  • Dedicated to Emperor Ojin.
  • Revered by successive feudal lords.

What to see

  • Main hall built in 1638, oldest building in Shinjo City.
  • Main hall is a National Important Cultural Property.
  • Worship hall built in 1691.
  • Worship hall is a National Important Cultural Property.
  • Left hand of Prince Oyama Mori no Mikoto is enshrined.
  • Torigoe Kagura is a city-designated intangible folk cultural property.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

山形県新庄市鳥越1224 Open in Google Maps

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