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Hatogaya Hachiman Shrine
白川村荻町
Located in Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this shrine serves as the Ujigami (local tutelary deity) for the Hatogaya district in southern Shirakawa Village. In mid-October, the Doburoku Festival is held, where visitors are served doburoku (unfiltered sake).
History
Considered one of the oldest sites of worship in Shirakawa Village, it is believed to have originally been a shrine dedicated to water deities. It is thought to have become a Hachiman Shrine during the Sengoku period when samurai clans strengthened their control over the region.
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What visitors say
Known as a location that served as a model for settings in games and anime. The site has a history of being used as a storehouse for sacred sake, and explanatory panels within the shrine grounds describe its appearance during that era.
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