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Shimotsuke Kuni Issha Hachimangu (Shimotsuke Province First Hachiman Grand Shrine)
〒326-0824 栃木県足利市八幡町３８７
A shrine located in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture. It is also referred to as Shimotsuke Kuni Issha Hachimangu, meaning the First Hachiman Grand Shrine of Shimotsuke Province.
Enshrined deities
Hachiman Okami, Empress Jingu
History
Founded in 1056 CE (Tenki 4), when the father and son, Minamoto no Yoriyoshi and Minamoto no Yoshitomo, prayed for victory in the Former Nine Years' War and enshrined a deity from Ise Mizu Hachimangu. It flourished under the patronage of the Ashikaga clan of the Minamoto family and was historically also known as Ashikaga Shou Hachimangu.
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What visitors say
Within the shrine grounds, there is Kanda Inari Shrine, which is famous for its power to sever bad relationships. You can also purchase ema (wooden prayer plaques) and omamori (amulets) from Kanda Inari Shrine at this shrine's administrative office. The location is within walking distance of Ashikaga Station, and the surrounding area is enclosed by a dense forest. Goshuin (shrine calligraphic seal stamps) can be obtained from both shrines.
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Tuesday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Wednesday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Thursday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Friday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Saturday: 9:00 – 16:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 16:00
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