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大門八幡宮

Japanese Name大門八幡宮
PrefectureShiga
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityHachiman
Coordinates35.0550015, 135.9758046

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About this Shrine

大門八幡宮 is a Shinto shrine located in the town of Nojima, Shiga Prefecture, known as Hie Shrine or Hie-jinja in Japanese. Dedicated to the god of war and prosperity, Hachiman, the shrine has played an important role in local politics and military affairs throughout its history. The shrine's architecture is a blend of Heian and Kamakura styles, featuring a wooden torii gate and a large, sacred tree.

Cultural Significance

Hie Shrine is also famous for its unique festival tradition, the Hie Matsuri, which takes place in November and features large-scale performances of traditional music and dance. The shrine's sacred tree, a Japanese cypress called 'Shinmei', is said to have been planted by the god Hachiman himself.

Enshrined Deities

Hachiman Setsuna no Iwane

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

For those visiting during cherry blossom season (late March to early April), take a stroll through the beautiful gardens surrounding the shrine, which feature over 200 cherry blossom trees.

History

The shrine was rebuilt in 1870 after being destroyed during the Boshin War.

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