daishougun yagami sha

📍 Kyoto, 京都市 · kyoutoshi joukyou ku ichijou toori omae shanyuu nishimachi 48

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Founded 794年（延暦13年）

Enshrined 素戔嗚尊

Rank 府社

Festival 10月第三日曜日（天門祭）

Heritage 木造大将軍神像（重要文化財）、古天文暦道資料（府有形文化財）

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Hours

9:00–16:00

Fee

¥500

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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History

As the guardian deity of Kyoto's north, Taishōgun Hachi Shrine protects through eight divine deities working in harmony. In onmyōdō cosmology, the north represents the most dangerous direction, and the deities enshrined here fulfill this sacred duty, serving as the protective barrier for all of Kyoto. Pilgrims sense the unseen protecting power at this sacred place and find themselves guided toward peace and good fortune.