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Hatoyama Kumai Hachiman
埼玉県
Kamakura-era Hachiman shrine in the satoyama hills, inheriting the warrior culture of the Hiki clan
20 min by bus from Tobu Sakado Station
240 Kumai, Hatoyama-machi, Hiki-gun, Saitama
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A Hachiman shrine in Kumai, Hatoyama Town, worshipped as the local tutelary deity.
The deity Emperor Ojin is revered for lasting martial fortune and safe childbirth.
Hatoyama Town is centrally located in Saitama with rich natural satoyama areas.
The grounds on a small hill offer panoramic views of surrounding satoyama scenery.
The Edo-period main hall has a rustic yet characterful appearance.
Whil…
Founding date unknown, but said to have existed by the Kamakura period.
One of many Hachiman shrines established across Musashi based on Minamoto clan Hachiman worship.
In medieval times, it gathered faith as guardian of Hiki County farming communities.
Hiki County was the base of the Hiki clan, pow…
Safe Childbirth & Fertility
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"
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