Morioka Hachimangu (“gu” = shrine) is a historic shrine located in Morioka City in Iwate Prefecture. Surrounded by the beautiful nature, visitors can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. This shrine is especially crowded with worshippers during the fall foliage season.
About: Morioka Hachiman Shrine
Morioka Hachimangu Shrine was built over 300 years ago and is known for its historical background and beautiful architectural style. The deity enshrined at Morioka Hachimangu Shrine is said to have been revered by the local people as the root deity of human life, agriculture, industry, commerce, learning, clothing, and shelter.
The front door of the hall of worship is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so that anyone can visit the shrine at any time. The interior and exterior of the hall of worship are decorated with carvings of paulownia flowers which are the prefectural flower of Iwate Prefecture. Conveying the beauty of traditional Japanese architecture to the present day. In addition, the temple grounds are vast, and the old trees create a solemn atmosphere, offering peace of mind to visitors.
Highlights:
The best way to spend time at Morioka Hachimangu Shrine is to take a walk while enjoying nature during the current season you decide to visit. We especially recommend the cherry blossom season in spring and the fall foliage season in autumn, the shrine grounds are decorated with color, allowing people to take a moment to appreciate the changing of the seasons as they visit.
There are also many small shrines scattered throughout the grounds. Including the Twelve Zodiac Shrines, where it is said that by worshipping the zodiac sign of your birth year and the zodiac sign of that year, you will invite good fortune into your life.
Location and Official Website:
Name: Morioka Hachimangu {盛岡八幡宮}
Address: 13-1 Hachimancho, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
Phone number: 019-652-5211
Information is current at the time of publication. Opening hours may change or the restaurant may be closed depending on the facility. Please check the official website before visiting.
