Tsukuo Hachiman Shrine

What it is

• Originated in the mid-9th century.
• Dedicated to Hachiman Okami and other deities.
• Main deity is Homutawake no Mikoto.
• Legend of Empress Jingu and Minamoto no Yoshitsune visiting.

What to see

• Stone torii gate built in 1707.
• Stone lanterns with an inscription from 1706.
• Main hall in Gongen-zukuri style.
• Stone where Minamoto no Yoshitsune rested.
• Two large camphor trees are preserved.

When to go

• Annual festival on January 1.
• Annual festival on February 3.
• Annual festival on July 13.
• Annual festival on October 5.

Getting there

• 5-minute walk from Tsukunoo Station.
• Tsukunoo Station is on the Hanwa Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.