Wakamiya Hachiman‑gū
若宮八幡宮
A shrine dedicated to a tragic samurai, offering a glimpse into feudal Japan's history.
What it is
- A shrine in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture.
- Dedicated to Matsudaira Nobuyasu, ordered to commit suicide.
- Nobuyasu's mother, Tsukiyama-dono, is also enshrined here.
- Built in May 1580 by Ishikawa Kazumasa.
What to see
- Nobuyasu's kubizuka (head mound) is next to the main hall.
- A pine tree marks Nobuyasu's original burial site.
When to go
- The shrine was destroyed in 1945, then rebuilt.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
愛知県岡崎市朝日町森畔12 Open in Google Maps
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