Yamanaka Hachiman Shrine

📍 Aichi, Okazaki · Miyashita, Maiki-cho, Okazaki City, Aichi

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Hours

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Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

Yamanaka Hachiman Shrine, surrounded by mountain peaks, embodies the very symbols of spiritual cultivation and triumph. Enshrined deep within the mountains of Okazaki, it has long served as the sanctuary for those seeking to polish their hearts since ancient times. The faith rooted at this shrine runs as deep as the mountains themselves. Those who pray amid these peaks have hearts so clear and pure that they transcend the noise and chaos of the towns below. The path of Yamanaka Hachiman Shrine is the ultimate cultivation of the human spirit.

Benefits

Military victoryHousehold safetyGood harvest

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