Omata Hachiman Shrine
📍 Yamaguchi, Hofu · 1143 Daiji-Daidou, Hofu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
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
The Omata Hachiman Shrine has blessed the harvests of Daidou for countless ages. Farmers have sought its protection for bountiful crops and safe passage through the seasons. From spring planting to autumn reaping, this shrine guides the agricultural cycle and ensures abundant yields. The gratitude of the people is woven throughout its sacred grounds, where the blessings of nature and divinity converge.
Benefits
agricultural abundancebountiful harvestsafety blessing