Place of worship • 13-55 Miyamaechō, Nagahama, Shiga 526-0053, Japan
Nagahama Hachimangu Shrine is a venerable shrine located in Nagahama City, Shiga Prefecture. With a history spanning nearly a thousand years, it has been revered by successive generations of warriors and the imperial family, and continues to attract many worshippers. Enveloped in the tranquility of its grounds, feel the passage of time and offer a peaceful prayer.
Founded around 1069 in the late Heian period, it is said that Minamoto no Yoshiie, also known as Hachiman Taro, received imperial permission from Emperor Go-Sanjo to enshrine the deity from Iwashimizu Hachimangu in Kyoto. It was destroyed by fire during the Sengoku period, but Toyotomi Hideyoshi, then lord of Nagahama Castle, put great effort into its reconstruction, restoring it to its current form.
After passing through a long tree-lined path, the majestic main hall and worship hall come into view. You will feel a sense of purification enveloped by the serene atmosphere.
Scattered around the main hall are seven subsidiary shrines. Visiting these shrines, you can receive various divine favors.
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