Hayama Shrine

Place of worship • Dai 1 Chiwari-1 Yumoto, Hanamaki, Iwate 025-0304, Japan

4.3(37 reviews)

Hidden gem of Hanaizawa Onsen, Hayama Shrine

Hayama Shrine, standing in the depths of Hanaizawa Onsen town, was founded in 807 by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro. The sanctuary has a long history and exudes a quiet and tranquil atmosphere.

Lined approach with unique atmosphere

On both sides of the approach, towering cedar trees several hundred years old stand, creating an impressive atmosphere with vermilion torii gates. Upon entering the precincts, the sunlight filtering through the branches creates a sacred air.

Many attractions in the precincts

The elaborate wood carvings of the main hall are remarkable and worth attention. Additionally, the spring water from the power spot springs forth from the temizuya, and it is said that cleansing the body with this water is beneficial to health. There is also an impressive Kagura hall, and the dedication of the Hayama Kagura during the annual festival is a sight to behold.

Embracing the ancient atmosphere in silence

Hayama Shrine, enveloped in a quiet and ancient atmosphere as if transcending time and space, is also known for its autumn leaves and is a hidden spot that can be enjoyed regardless of the season. Away from the hustle and bustle of the hotel district, in the sanctuary where time flows leisurely, why not contemplate the ancient history?

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Reviews

4(5 months ago)

Ar Kn

An old shrine whose enshrined deity is Hayama Mikoto. It is said that it was founded in 807 and commissioned by Sakanoue Tamuramaro. The precincts are generally beautiful. There is also a magnificent kagura hall. Hayama's sacred water, which prolongs your life and protects you from illness and disease, can be freely drawn at the chozuisha. Although it has a quiet atmosphere in the inner part of the hot spring town, there are quite a few people who come to fetch water even on weekdays. A dedication kagura called Hayama Kagura is performed at the annual festival. In the past, Sominsai, or so-called Naked Festival, was held, but unfortunately it has been canceled since 1961 due to a decrease in the number of participants. Parking lot and toilet available. You can park in the space on the right side facing the shrine.

4(6 months ago)

浩和

You can visit the shrine immediately from the parking lot on the side of the road. It's small, but the atmosphere was good.

4(3 years ago)

和田一成

Hayama Shrine is about 500m away if you go straight on Route 297 with the Hanamaki Onsen Hotel District on your right. It is said to have been founded in 807. The main shrine was said to have been located at the top of Mt.Hayama, the sacred mountain, but was moved to its current location in 1901. The wood carvings in the main hall were spectacular. There are also people who come to draw water from the water that gushes out on the grounds.

5(a year ago)

軍畑先輩

It seems to be a shrine related to Sakanoue Tamuramaro, which is located between Dai Onsen and Hanamaki Onsen. I was told that the water at the Chozuya was spring water (sacred water).

3(3 years ago)

M K

A shrine built by Sakanoue Tamuramaro at the request of Mikoto Hayamatsumi to pray for victory in the war. I get the impression that there are quite a few shrines related to Tamuramaro in Iwate. Where is the rumored spring? When I looked for it, it was gushing out from the chozubachi.

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