Overview
The tutelary shrine of the Nanbu clan. Medieval armour is preserved here, including the Akaito-odoshi armour, a National Treasure.
About this place
Kushihiki Hachimangū (櫛引八幡宮, Kushihiki Hachimangū) is a Shinto shrine located in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. It is a Hachiman shrine, dedicated to the kami Hachiman. It was established c. 1190-1199. Its main festivals are held annually on April 15 and August 15 according to the lunar calendar, and on May 14. In the former Modern system of ranked Shinto shrines, it was classified as a district shrine (郷社, gōsha).
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Founded：Early Kamakura period (traditional) Shrine rank：Ichinomiya of Nanbu Designation：National Treasure, Important Cultural Property Blessings：Victory luck, Warding off evil
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