Asanuma Hachimangu
📍 Tochigi, Sano · Asanuma-cho, Sano-shi, Tochigi
📿 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
Asanuma Hachimangu is a Hachiman shrine in Asanuma-cho, Sano City, with connections to the Minamoto clan. The enshrined deity is Homuda-wake-no-Mikoto, believed to bring blessings of lasting good fortune in battle and prayer for victory. It has attracted the faith of samurai since ancient times, and even today, many people visit seeking victory. It also bestows benefits for academic success and family safety, supporting the lives of the local people.
Benefits
Prayer for victoryAcademic successFamily safety
