Uto Hachimangu
📍 Kumamoto, Uto City · Kitadanbaramachi
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
Pre-written
Unknown
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Uto Hachimangu is a venerable Hachiman shrine that has long been enshrined in the land of Uto. Hachiman is known as a war deity and has received devoted worship from the samurai of this region. As the guardian deity of the area, it has watched over the lives of Uto's people for many generations. Many people visit to pray at this trusted shrine during competitions and important turning points in life.
Benefits
victory and fortunemartial prowesswarding off evilhousehold safetytraffic safetybusiness prosperitygood fortune and blessings
