Yakuen Hachiman Jinja

📍 Nara, Yamato-Koriyama · 32 Zaiki-cho, Yamato-Koriyama City, Nara Prefecture

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

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Available

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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

Protecting Yamato-Koriyama since ancient times, Yakuen Hachiman Jinja enshrines the spirit of Hachiman, the divine protector. Warriors once came here to offer prayers before departing for battle, seeking the deity's blessing. Today, devoted pilgrims continue to seek divine favor for family welfare and prosperous descendants, finding protection under Hachiman's ancient watch.