Kameoka Hachiman-gu
📍 Tochigi, Mashiko · 1369-1 Koyake, Mashiko-machi, Haga-gun, Tochigi-ken
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–16:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
Pre-written
Unknown
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
Kameoka Hachiman-gu is a Hachiman shrine that has been enshrined in the Haga region for a long time and is loved by the people. It enshrines Hachiman Okami, the guardian deity of the Minamoto clan, and is said to bring benefits for long-lasting military fortune and luck in contests. Especially in this land, also known as the home of Mashiko pottery, many people visit to wish for the improvement of their craftsmanship and the success of their works. The shrine grounds are lush and surrounded by a serene atmosphere, allowing worshipers to pray with a calm mind. The goshuin embodies its history and benefits.
Benefits
Luck in contestsAcademic successTraffic safety