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Sakata Hachimangu
寒河江市八幡町５−７０
This shrine serves as the chief guardian deity of the Sakata shoen (manorial estate). It was formerly known as Kawanishi Jinja. It is renowned for offering the ancient-style yabusame (horseback archery ritual), which is the only surviving example of its kind in Japan.
Enshrined deities
Hachiman Okami, Empress Jingu
History
源頼義・源義家親子が前九年の役の際に八幡神に祈って戦勝したため、寛治7年に京都の男山八幡宮を勧請し創建したと伝える。鎌倉時代に大江親広が鶴岡八幡宮から分霊を勧請し、八幡原の八幡社と合祀して現在地に社殿を創建した。
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What visitors say
The shrine is easily accessible from the rear parking lot and features a compact layout. Visitors praise the solemn atmosphere of the grounds, which allows for quiet worship. Goshuin (calligraphic seal stamps) may be provided as pre-written copies. The overall environment offers a calm and peaceful experience for visitors.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Saturday: 9:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 17:00
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