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Himure Hachimangu Shrine

📍 257 Miyauchi-cho, Omihachiman, Shiga
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan
Category
Church & Religious Site
Duration
About 30 minutes
Address
257 Miyauchi-cho, Omihachiman, Shiga
Coordinates
35.1410, 136.0897

Introduction

Himure Hachimangu is the chief shrine of Omihachiman's Miyauchi-cho, said to have welcomed the deity from Usa Hachimangu in 991 by imperial order, giving the city its name. Moved here as the castle town's guardian when Hideyoshi's nephew Hidetsugu built Hachiman-yama Castle, it long anchored the Omi merchants; its Four-Monkey gate and the national-treasure Annam Voyage Votive Plaque repay a close look.

✨ Highlights

1
City's namesake
The shrine's Hachiman faith gave Omihachiman its name.
2
Four-Monkey gate
Rebuilt in 1858, carved with monkeys on all sides.
3
Annam plaque
A national Important Cultural Property donated by Omi merchants.
4
Wooden Myojin torii
A rare Shiga-designated wooden torii on the approach.
5
Two fire festivals
March Sagicho and April Hachiman festivals, both national folk treasures.
6
Hachiman-bori canal
The canal town and old merchant quarter adjoin the shrine.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：257 Miyauchi-cho, Omihachiman, Shiga
→Time needed：about 30 minutes
→Highlights：Four-Monkey gate, Annam plaque, Mirror Pond
→Nearby：Hachiman-bori cruise, old town, La Collina
→Opening Hours：Grounds open 24 hours; amulets about 8:30-17:00

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
AdultFree

Worship is free; amulets and omikuji offered separately

Transportation

Bus

Omi Railway bus about 6 min from JR Omihachiman to Hachiman-bori, then 2 min

Note

About 30 min on foot from the station along the canal

💡 Tips

• Bus about 6 min from JR Omihachiman north exit to Hachiman-bori, then 2 min on foot.
• About 30 min on foot from the station, or 15 min by bike along the canal.
• Grounds are open 24 hours; amulets from about 8:30-17:00.
• The Annam plaque and festival objects are shown in the Ema-den.
• Traffic is controlled during the March and April festivals; come early.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Himure Hachimangu Shrine?

Grounds open 24 hours; amulets about 8:30-17:00

How much is the admission for Himure Hachimangu Shrine?

Adult: Free; Worship is free; amulets and omikuji offered separately

Any practical tips for visiting Himure Hachimangu Shrine?

Bus about 6 min from JR Omihachiman north exit to Hachiman-bori, then 2 min on foot. About 30 min on foot from the station, or 15 min by bike along the canal.

How long should I spend at Himure Hachimangu Shrine?

A typical visit takes About 30 minutes.

How do I get to Himure Hachimangu Shrine?

Bus: Omi Railway bus about 6 min from JR Omihachiman to Hachiman-bori, then 2 min