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The guardian shrine of Hamamatsu, where Ieyasu hid in a sacred camphor tree after his defeat at Mikatagahara
10 min walk from JR Hamamatsu Station
Hachimancho 2, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka
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Guardian shrine of Hamamatsu said to have been founded in the reign of Emperor Nintoku, enshrining Emperor Ojin as the main deity. Legend holds that Tokugawa Ieyasu, after his devastating defeat at the Battle of Mikatagahara in December 1572, fled back to Hamamatsu Castle and hid inside the hollow of the great camphor tree here to escape. That sacred camphor tree still stands in the precinct and d…
Hamamatsu Hachimangu is traditionally said to have been founded during the reign of Emperor Nintoku (ca. 4th–5th century), enshrining Emperor Ojin (the deity Hachiman) as its principal god and serving as the guardian shrine of Hamamatsu. The precise date of its establishment remains unknown, but the…
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Victory in contests, sports, and critical challenges. Rooted in warrior-deity shrines such as Hachiman and Suwa.
Derived from the enshrined deity "応神天皇"
Hours
No stated time restriction for grounds. Shrine office/prayer reception 9:00-16:00.
Admission
Free to visit (no admission fee). Prayer requires separate offering fee.
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
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