Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine

What it is

• Also called Wakamiya Shrine.
• Founded in 1202 by Ōi Tomomitsu.
• Enshrines Ōsazaki no Mikoto and Hachiman-ōkami.
• Served as a honjin and waki-honjin.

What to see

• Current main hall built in 1691.
• Main hall is a three-bay nagare-zukuri style.
• Subsidiary shrine dedicated to Gion Gozu Tennō.
• Portable shrine is a designated cultural property.
• Relocated stone lantern from the Nakasendō.
• Wakamiya Park is north of the shrine buildings.

When to go

• Iwammurada Gion Festival in mid-July.
• Autumn regular festival on August 22.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.