Hakodate Hachimangu
函館八幡宮
Hokkaido · Hakodate
Hachiman securite maritime
Kanpei Taisha
Ichinomiya (Buzen Province)
Usa Jingu
Usa Jingu
Tarif
Free (treasure hall ¥300)
Goshuin
¥500
Acces
See details
Horaires
5:30–21:00 (varies seasonally)
Vue d'ensemble
Usa Jingu is the head of Japan's largest shrine network — over 40,000 Hachiman shrines across the country. It is the birthplace of the mikoshi (portable shrine) and the cradle of shinbutsu-shugo, the fusion of Shinto and Buddhism that defined Japanese religion for a millennium. The three-in-one National Treasure main hall represents one of Japan's most distinctive shrine architectural forms. The shrine played a pivotal role in legitimizing imperial authority throughout Japanese history.
Histoire
Fondation
📜Selon la tradition
725 [神亀2年]
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Atteste par les sources
725 749📄Atteste par les sources
Hachiman's spirit transported by mikoshi to Nara to bless the construction of the Great Buddha — the first recorded use of a mikoshi.
859📄Atteste par les sources
Branch shrine Iwashimizu Hachiman-gu established in Kyoto.
1868📄Atteste par les sources
Buddhist elements removed under the Shinbutsu Bunri edict.
Divinites venerees
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primary Deity
⛩
secondary Deity
⛩
secondary Deity
Bienfaits
Reseau de sanctuaires
Hachiman head
Head shrine of approximately 40,000 branch shrines nationwide.
A savoir
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The first mikoshi (portable shrine) in Japanese history was created here in 749 to carry Hachiman's spirit to Nara.
Source: documented
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Usa Jingu is considered the birthplace of shinbutsu-shugo — the fusion of Shinto and Buddhism that defined Japanese religion for over 1,000 years.
Source: scholarly_debate
Infos pratiques
Location Coordinates
33.5261, 131.3747
Physical Address
2859 Minamiusa, Usa, Oita 872-0102
Province historique
Buzen Province
Acces
Usa Station (JR Nippo Main Line)
Horaires
5:30–21:00 (varies seasonally)
Bus
Daiko Hokubu Bus from Usa Station, ~10 min
Meilleure saison
March (Hachiman festival)New Year
Langues etrangeres
English signage
Accessibilite
Slope car available for accessibility
Site officiel
https://www.usajinguu.com/
Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.
Pourquoi ce sanctuaire
Head of Japan's largest shrine network (40,000+ Hachiman shrines), birthplace of the mikoshi, and cradle of Shinto-Buddhist fusion.
Sanctuaires lies
Mythes lies
Pour en savoir plus sur les sanctuaires shinto
Lectures de fond pour visiteurs et pelerins.
Questions frequentes
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What is Usa Jingu?
Usa Jingu is the head of Japan's largest shrine network — over 40,000 Hachiman shrines across the country. It is the birthplace of the mikoshi (portable shrine) and the cradle of shinbutsu-shugo, the fusion of Shinto and Buddhism that defined Japanese religion for a millennium. The three-in-one National Treasure main hall represents one of Japan's most distinctive shrine architectural forms. The shrine played a pivotal role in legitimizing imperial authority throughout Japanese history.
Where is Usa Jingu located?
Usa Jingu is located in Usa, Oita. The full address is: 2859 Minamiusa, Usa, Oita 872-0102.
What deities are enshrined at Usa Jingu?
The enshrined deities are: Hachiman Okami, Empress Jingu (Okinagatarashihime), Ichikishimahime no Mikoto.
What blessings can you pray for at Usa Jingu?
Usa Jingu is known for: victoire, protection nationale, accouchement serein, reussite scolaire.
How do I get to Usa Jingu?
The nearest station is Usa Station (JR Nippo Main Line). Daiko Hokubu Bus from Usa Station, ~10 min