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Kotonomama Hachimangu

Shizuoka · Kakegawa · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 事任八幡宮

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Kotonomama Hachimangu
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WHAT TO DOKotonomama Hachimangu

Wishes here are said to come true just as they are spoken. It appears in The Pillow Book.

WHEREShizuoka

West · Kakegawa

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Wishes here are said to come true just as they are spoken. It appears in The Pillow Book.

About this place

Kotonomama Hachiman-gū (事任八幡宮) is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Kakegawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is one of two shrines claiming the title of ichinomiya of former Tōtōmi Province, the other being the Oguni Jinja in the town of Mori The shrine's main festival is held annually three days prior to Respect for the Aged Day in September.

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Founded:Unknown (ancient) Blessings:Good fortune

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