Hidaka Jinja

Hidaka Jinja in Oshu City is a shrine with deep historical connections to Minamoto Yoshitsune and Musashibo Benkei. It is said that in the late Heian period, Yoshitsune and his retinue, under the patronage of the Oshu Fujiwara clan, visited this place and prayed for safe travels and military fortune. Enshrined in the Mizusawa area, this shrine has gathered the faith of warriors while also being cherished as the local tutelary deity watching over the community. It is particularly known for its benefits in martial arts and matters of victory, and even today athletes and students preparing for exams visit to pray for success. Like the bond between Yoshitsune and Benkei, it is beloved by many as a shrine that nurtures strong resolve and friendship.