Kotonin Hachiman Jinja
📍 Fukushima, Ishikawa District · Matsukawa, Kotonin
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
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
Kotonin Hachiman Jinja is an ancient shrine dedicated to Hachiman Okami, situated on the banks of the Matsukawa River in Kotonin, Ishikawa District. It has long been revered as the guardian deity of this region. Hachiman is known as a god of war and the ujigami of the Minamoto clan. Warriors came to pray for victory in battle, while farmers prayed for abundant harvests. Today, the shrine continues to support the hearts of local people alongside the clear flow of the Matsukawa River.
Benefits
military fortunes and longevityvictory in contestsabundant harvestshousehold safetywarding off calamitiesprosperity of descendants
