Wakamiya Hachiman‑gū
若宮八幡宮
Wakamiya Hachiman-gū is a historic Shinto shrine, guardian of 18 towns, worth visiting for its architecture.
What it is
- A Shinto shrine founded in 1193.
- Originally a branch of Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū's Wakamiya.
- Served as the guardian shrine for Shimo-Ōoka village.
- Now the guardian shrine for 18 towns.
What to see
- The current shrine building, rebuilt in 1964.
- Main hall and worship hall in Hachiman-zukuri style.
- Copper roofing on the main and worship halls.
Getting there
- 7-minute walk from Gumyōji Station.
- 7-minute walk from Makida Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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