Yahashira Shrine (Hekinan)
八柱神社 (碧南市)
A historic shrine founded in 853, serving as a local guardian with ancient wells and stone monuments.
What it is
- Established on August 21, 853 by Shiki Saemon Fujiwara no Chikasuke.
- Originally known as Hachioji-gu before being renamed in 1872.
- Dedicated to deities including Ame-no-oshihomimi-no-mikoto and Amatsuhikone-no-mikoto.
- Served as the guardian deity for the former Tanao Town.
What to see
- A stone lantern built by Saito Wasuke dating back to 1827.
- The Yayoi-no-i well located within the shrine grounds.
- The Tanao Shrine which was established as an external shrine in 1931.
Getting there
- Located a fifteen minute walk from Meitetsu Hekinan Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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