Washibara Hachimangū
鷲原八幡宮
Visit this historic shrine to see medieval architecture and Japan's oldest yabusame grounds.
What it is
- A shrine in Tsuwano Town, Shimane Prefecture.
- First established between 947 and 956.
- Rebuilt in 1568 by Yoshimi Masayori.
- Designated a Japan Heritage cultural property in 2015.
What to see
- Current main hall built in 1387.
- Main hall and tower gate show late Muromachi period features.
- Main hall, worship hall, and tower gate are important cultural properties.
- Yabusame grounds are a Shimane Prefecture historic site.
- A large cedar tree is a town-designated natural monument.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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