Yoshiura Hachiman Shrine
📍 Hiroshima, Kure · 1-1 Yoshiura-nishi-jō, Kure, Hiroshima
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
Standing in Yoshiura between sea and mountain, this Hachiman Shrine has protected countless lives throughout ages. Revering Emperor Ojin's virtue, it has long received the steadfast faith of sailors. Through time's passage, human hopes remain constant—the sacredness of life and devotion to family converge here eternally.
Benefits
Safe voyageVictory prayerEvil repulsion