Sugisha Hachiman Shrine
📍 Yamaguchi, Iwakuni · Shimokuwahara, Shuutō, Iwakuni, Yamaguchi
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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
Sugisha Hachiman Shrine in Iwakuni's remote Shuutō district preserves deep connections between local communities and agricultural cycles. This sanctuary blesses farmers and their labors, drawing divine protection down upon fields and families. The shrine serves as a gathering point for seasonal rituals celebrating nature's generosity and human stewardship. Its spiritual presence sustains the region's cultural and agricultural heritage.
Benefits
community protectionagricultural prosperitypeace