Yokoyama Hachimangū
横山八幡宮
Ancient shrine in Miyako City, founded in 680 AD, with a unique sea procession festival.
What it is
- A Hachimangu shrine in Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture.
- Founded in 680 AD, it was formerly a village shrine.
- One of the Hachimangu shrines of the former Morioka Domain.
- Protected by the Sentoku clan.
What to see
- Shrine grounds include Kompira Shrine and Inari Shrine.
- Site where Sarumaru Dayu composed a waka poem.
- Location of Sarumaru Dayu's former residence, Sarumaru Yashiki.
When to go
- Attend the sea procession festival.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
岩手県宮古市宮町二丁目5番1号 Open in Google Maps
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