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函館八幡宮
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Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine (Nagoya)
若宮八幡社
/ Wakamiya Hachiman-sha
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Access
5 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Overview
Wakamiya Hachimansha in Nagoya's Sakae district is one of the city's three great shrines (Nagoya Sanshu), enshrining Emperor Nintoku and Emperor Ojin. Founded by tradition in the early 8th century, the shrine was relocated to its current site in 1610 when Tokugawa Ieyasu built Nagoya Castle, subsequently becoming the central shrine of the Owari Tokugawa domain. It hosts the Wakamiya Festival each May — one of Nagoya's three great festivals — famous for its Edo-period Fukurokuju float with karakuri (mechanical puppet) automata.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
701
Traditional founding ~701-704 CE; relocated 1610 by Tokugawa Ieyasu; Wakamiya Festival (May) is one of Nagoya's three great festivals.
701
Traditional founding in the Taiho era (701–704 CE) during Emperor Monmu's reign.
1610
Relocated to present site by Tokugawa Ieyasu during Nagoya Castle construction.
1957
Shrine buildings rebuilt after destruction in the 1945 Nagoya air raids.
Enshrined Deities
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Blessings
Shrine Network
Hachiman Branch
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.1638, 136.9037
Physical Address
3-35-30 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi
愛知県名古屋市中区栄3丁目35-30
Historical Province
Owari / Mikawa
Access
Yaba-cho Station (Nagoya Subway)
5 min walk
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine (Nagoya)?
Wakamiya Hachimansha in Nagoya's Sakae district is one of the city's three great shrines (Nagoya Sanshu), enshrining Emperor Nintoku and Emperor Ojin. Founded by tradition in the early 8th century, the shrine was relocated to its current site in 1610 when Tokugawa Ieyasu built Nagoya Castle, subsequently becoming the central shrine of the Owari Tokugawa domain. It hosts the Wakamiya Festival each May — one of Nagoya's three great festivals — famous for its Edo-period Fukurokuju float with karakuri (mechanical puppet) automata.
Where is Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine (Nagoya) located?
Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine (Nagoya) is located in Nagoya-shi, Naka-ku, Aichi. The full address is: 3-35-30 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi.