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Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine
A shrine known as the setting for a popular anime, located within the Shirakawa-go village.
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Nestled within the World Heritage-listed Shirakawa-go gassho-zukuri (thatched-roof) village, this shrine dates back to the Wado era (708-715).
The main deity enshrined here is Emperor Ojin, and the Buddha Hall situated to the right of the shrine's main sanctuary is a remnant of the syncretic fusion of Shinto and Buddhism. It is said that the Buddha Hall was constructed in 1627 by the then-lord Yamashita Ujikatsu. An old cedar tree within the shrine grounds stands about 30 meters tall and has been designated as a natural monument by the village.
Each year from the end of September to October, Shirakawa Village celebrates the Doburoku Festival to pray for a bountiful harvest, safety within the household, and peace in the village. During this festival, visitors to Shirakawa Hachiman Shrine are also served doburoku (a kind of home-brewed sake).
Highlights
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A historic shrine situated within the thatched-roof village.
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The ancient cedar on the shrine grounds is designated as a natural monument by the village.
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Visitors are treated to doburoku during the Doburoku Festival.
Photos
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![A serene and tranquil atmosphere pervades the shrine grounds.]()
A serene and tranquil atmosphere pervades the shrine grounds.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
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Sorry, we don’t.
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Do you have shrine’s red ink stamps?
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No, we don’t have.
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Is parking available?
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Not available.
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Are coin lockers available?
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Not available.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 白川八幡神社
- Postal Code
- 501-5627
- Address
- 559 Ogimachi, Shirakawa Village, Onogun, Gifu
- Telephone
- 05769-6-1013（Shirakawa-go Tourism Association）
- Closed
- Irregular holidays
- Business Hours
- 8:00am-5:00pm
- Admission
- Free
- Access
- About 8 minutes by car from Shirakawa-go IC on the Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway