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Hanaoka Hachimangu

Yamaguchi · Kudamatsu · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 下松 花岡八幡宮

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WHAT TO DOHanaoka Hachimangu

Its tahoto pagoda is an Important Cultural Property, a trace of the old fusion of Shinto and Buddhism.

WHEREYamaguchi

East · Kudamatsu

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Its tahoto pagoda is an Important Cultural Property, a trace of the old fusion of Shinto and Buddhism.

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Hanaoka Hachimangu is a shrine in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is popularly known as 'Hanaoka no Hachiman-sama'. According to the shrine's records, it was founded in 709 (Wado 2) by transferring the deity from Usa Hachimangu. In 1599 (Keicho 4) it had nine shrine temples, headed by Jizoin, including Akaibo and Yorinbo. Of these, Akaibo is the only temple that survives. The Akaibo Tahoto pagoda is designated a National Important Cultural Property.

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Founded:709 Designation:Important Cultural Property Blessings:Victory luck

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