Hika Jinja
広島県
Ancient shrine on Hijiyama hill enshrining Okuninushi, the local guardian deity amid one of the last green hills in Hiroshima
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18-min walk from Hiroshima Station, or take tram to Hijiyamabashi stop and walk 7 min
Hijiyamacho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima
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Enshrined Deity
大己貴命
Overview
An ancient shrine on Hijiyama hill in Minami-ku, Hiroshima. Hijiyama is a green hill remaining in the city and has long been a place of local worship. The shrine offers views of the Hiroshima cityscape and is well known for cherry blossoms in spring.
Origins
An ancient shrine long enshrined on Hijiyama hill. Hijiyama has been revered as a sacred place remaining within the city, and the shrine has been cherished and preserved by local residents as the community guardian.
Divine Benefits
Business Prosperity
Healing & Longevity
Matchmaking
Abundant Harvest
Flourishing trade, new-shop openings, successful deals. A central prayer at Inari and Ebisu shrines.
Derived from the enshrined deity "大己貴命"
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