Obi Jokamachi Hachiman Jinja

Obi Jokamachi Hachiman Jinja is a shrine situated in the historic castle town of Obi in Nichinan, where samurai residences stand in rows. Since the era of the Itō clan of the Obi domain, it has been cherished as the guardian deity of the castle town. Hachiman is known as a god of war, and it is said that samurai of the Obi domain visited to pray for long-lasting military fortune. The shrine is a precious cultural asset that conveys the atmosphere of the past within the beautiful preserved townscape of Obi with its stone walls and samurai residences. Visiting together with the ruins of Obi Castle allows one to more deeply experience the atmosphere of an Edo-period castle town. For history enthusiasts, it offers an unforgettable, picturesque pilgrimage experience.