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Wakamiya Hachiman-gu Shrine
京都市東山区五条橋東5丁目480
Located in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, this shrine is also known as the Pottery Shrine. It is revered as the ancestral deity of the Minamoto clan and has a history of significant visits by important historical figures.
Enshrined deities
Hachiman Okami, Empress Jingu
History
The shrine was established in 1084 CE (Tenki 1) when Minamoto no Yoriyoshi built the Wakamiya (young shrine) of Ishizumi Hachiman-gu by imperial decree from Emperor Go-Reizei. During the Kamakura period, visits by Minamoto no Yoritomo became a regular custom, and in the Muromachi period, it was honored as the second most important shrine in the shogunate's official worship, following Ishizumi Hachiman-gu. In 1584 CE (Tensho 12), the shrine was relocated to its current site in Higashiyama due to the reconstruction of Kyoto ordered by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
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What visitors say
Situated along the path to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, the area is lined with many pottery shops. The shrine grounds are well-maintained, offering a quiet and serene atmosphere for worship. The autumn foliage is beautiful, and the shrine features heart-shaped ema (wooden plaques) and mirrors.
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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