Hachiman Miya Jinja

Hachiman Miya Jinja in Izuhara-machi, Tsushima City, is a shrine of the Hachiman faith enshrining Emperor Ojin. Tsushima has long served as a vital point of exchange with the continent, and this Hachiman Miya has gathered deep reverence as a guardian deity of national borders. Hachiman is worshipped throughout the nation as a martial deity and protector of the people, but particularly in border regions like Tsushima, its significance as a deity of national defense runs deep. While watching over the town of Izuhara, this historic shrine has continued to pray for the peace and prosperity of the island and the well-being of its residents, and it continues to bestow its unchanged blessings.