Hakodate Hachimangu
函館八幡宮
Hokkaido · Hakodate
Hachiman Maritime Safety
Chikuri Hachimangu
千栗八幡宮
/ Chikuri Hachimangū
Admission
Free
Goshuin
¥300
Access
10 min walk
Hours
24 hours
Overview
One of the Three Great Hachiman Shrines of Chikushi, famous for its annual rice porridge divination ritual (Okayu Dameshi) in March, which predicts the year's harvest.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
725 [神亀2年]
One of the Three Great Hachiman of Chikushi (northern Kyushu). Famous for the rice porridge divination.
📄
Documented
725 Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
God of archery, war, and the protector of warriors; also guardian of the Japanese nation and the Imperial house
Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
33.2667, 130.4500
Physical Address
2415 Shirakabe, Miyaki-cho, Miyaki-gun, Saga 849-0111
〒849-0111 佐賀県三養基郡みやき町白壁2415
Historical Province
Hizen
Access
Nakabaru Station (JR Nagasaki Line)
10 min walk
Hours
24 hours
Best Times to Visit
March (Okayu Divination rice porridge ritual)
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
Why This Shrine
Famed for its annual rice porridge harvest divination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Chikuri Hachimangu?
One of the Three Great Hachiman Shrines of Chikushi, famous for its annual rice porridge divination ritual (Okayu Dameshi) in March, which predicts the year's harvest.
Where is Chikuri Hachimangu located?
Chikuri Hachimangu is located in Miyaki, Saga. The full address is: 2415 Shirakabe, Miyaki-cho, Miyaki-gun, Saga 849-0111.