Morioka Hachiman Jinja
📍 Iwate, Morioka · 13-1 Hachimancho
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Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
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
Morioka Hachiman Jinja is a representative Hachiman shrine of Morioka. As the place name Hachimancho indicates, it has long gathered faith as a central shrine of this region. Hachiman deity enshrines Emperor Ojin as the main deity and is revered both as a war god and as a deity of national protection and industrial development. Since the Morioka Domain era, it has played an important role as a guardian deity of the castle town, and continues to be a source of support for Morioka citizens today. During the spring festival, it is filled with many worshipers and serves as an important place to deepen community bonds.
Benefits
Victory in prayerBusiness prosperityHousehold harmonyWarding off calamityTraffic safetyFulfillment of wishesRegional peace
