Tsuruoka Hachiman Shrine
鶴岡八幡神社
Tsuruoka Hachiman Shrine is found on top of a little mountain in Kawara Town in Tagawa District. Here enshrined are Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, and Toyotama-hime also known as goddess Otohime mentioned in the Kojiki. It’s been said that Chinzei Hachiro Tametomo, also known as Minamoto no Tametomo, is the forbearer of this 850 year-old Shinto shrine.
Fall festivity of Yabusame held here every year toward the end of October is a domestically well-known event, drawing a large number of crowd from all over the country.
The shrine was also used for shooting Fuji Television drama series ”Tokyo Tower -Mom and Me and Sometimes Dad-” back in 2007.
Basic Information
Address (Japanese) | 822-1405 福岡県田川郡香春町中津原421 |
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Address | 421 Nakatsubara, Kawara Town, Tagawa District, Fukuoka Prefecture |
Telephone Number | 0947-32-4435(鶴岡八幡神社) |
Contact | Tsuruoka Hachiman Shrine |
Car Park | Not available |
Access | Heisei Chikuho Tagawa Line Magarikane Station |
*Information on facilities is subject to change. Please check each official website for the latest information.
- Area
- Chikuho Area
- Category
- Shrines & Temples