Hachiman Jinja

Hachiman Jinja, located in Kojima, Imizu, enshrines Hachiman-ōkami, known as the deity of military fortune. Hachiman worship has spread widely throughout the nation, and in this region, it has been revered since ancient times as the guardian deity of the community. As evident from the place name Kojima, this area is surrounded by water, and many people engaged in agriculture and fishing have lived here. Hachiman Jinja has a long history of gathering faith as a place of prayer for abundant harvests and safety among the people of this region.