Wakamiya Hachimangū

Wakamiya Hachimangū, enshrined in Wakamiya-cho, Toyama, is a shrine where Hachiman faith, the worship of Emperor Ōjin as a martial deity, has spread throughout the nation. In particular, shrines bearing the name "Wakamiya" often enshrine the young divine spirit of the Hachiman deity. It gathered the faith of samurai and townspeople as the protective deity of Toyama's castle town. The Hachiman deity is revered not only as a god of martial fortune but also as a deity of industrial development and learning. The name Wakamiya carries wishes for new strength and growth, and is a deity who especially watches over the growth and success of young people.