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Tamukeyama Hachimangu

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Japanese name: 手向山八幡宮

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Its deity was invited from Usa as the guardian of Todaiji. Known from a poem by Sugawara no Michizane.

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Its deity was invited from Usa as the guardian of Todaiji. Known from a poem by Sugawara no Michizane.

About this place

Tamukeyama Hachiman Shrine (手向山八幡宮, Tamukeyama Hachimangū) is a Shinto shrine near Tōdai-ji, Nara, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is a Hachiman shrine, dedicated to the kami Hachiman. It was established in 749. Kami enshrined here include Emperor Ojin, Emperor Nintoku, Empress Jingū and Emperor Chūai in addition to Hachiman.

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Founded：749 Designation：Important Cultural Property Blessings：Victory luck

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