Bekkaku Kanpeisha

Yashiro Shrine

八代宮

/ Yashiro-gū

Admission
Free
Goshuin
¥300
Access
15 min walk
Hours
24 hours

Overview

A Meiji-era shrine built within Yashiro Castle ruins, honoring the Southern Court loyalist Prince Kanenaga.

History

Founding

📜According to tradition
1880 [明治13年]

Meiji-era shrine honoring Southern Court loyalist Prince Kanenaga.

📄
Documented
1880

Enshrined Deities

primary Deity

Prince (1329–1383), son of Emperor Go-Daigo; held power in Kyushu for over 20 years on behalf of the Southern Court

Blessings

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

32.5067, 130.6003

Physical Address

7-34 Matsue Shiromachi, Yashiro, Kumamoto 866-0862

〒866-0862 熊本県八代市松江城町7-34

Historical Province

Higo

Access

Yashiro Station (JR Kagoshima Line)

15 min walk

Hours

24 hours

Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team

What is Yashiro Shrine?

A Meiji-era shrine built within Yashiro Castle ruins, honoring the Southern Court loyalist Prince Kanenaga.

Where is Yashiro Shrine located?

Yashiro Shrine is located in Yashiro, Kumamoto. The full address is: 7-34 Matsue Shiromachi, Yashiro, Kumamoto 866-0862.