Kameoka Hachiman Jinja

Kameoka Hachiman Jinja is enshrined in Kameoka, Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture, and serves as a guardian shrine for the hot spring town of Kaminoyama. Since ancient times, Kaminoyama has been known as a hot spring resort, attracting many visitors for therapeutic bathing, and this Hachiman Jinja has developed alongside the prosperity of the region. Hachiman Daikami is revered as a god of war, and has also been worshipped as a deity of commercial prosperity and household safety. Owners of hot spring inns and shops, as well as visitors seeking therapeutic baths, have long come to pray for good health and business success. Set in beautiful surroundings with views of the Zao Mountain Range, this shrine creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all who visit.