Akabane Hachiman Jinja

📍 Tokyo, Kita Ward · 4-1-6 Akabane Dai

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Founded 784

Enshrined 応神天皇, 神功皇后, 仲哀天皇

Rank 郷社

Festival 9月15日（例祭）

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Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

¥500

Direct-write

Available

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Unknown

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History

Akabane Hachiman Jinja is a legitimate Hachiman shrine that venerates Emperor Ojin. Situated on a high elevation in Akabane Dai, it has long gathered people's faith as a tutelary deity of this region. Hachiman, revered as a god of martial fortune, was esteemed by samurai, and during the Edo period served as a source of spiritual support for those wishing for regional peace. Even today, many worshippers visit to pray for warding off misfortune and household safety, continuing to be loved as a friendly, community-rooted shrine.