Sakaki Hachiman Shrine

Sakaki Hachiman Shrine in Iwakuni's Yū district derives spiritual potency from the sakaki tree, a plant sacred throughout Japanese religious traditions. This sanctuary preserves ancient ritual practices and reverential worship of Emperor Ojin. The shrine's name and character embody purity and sacred formality essential to Shinto practice. Through generations, it has maintained the spiritual integrity of its locality while adapting to changing times.