Mozuhachiman-gu is an ancient Hachiman shrine in Sakai, Osaka, said to have been founded during Empress Jingu's return from the Three Kingdoms expedition, located adjacent to the Mozu Burial Mound Cluster, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enshrining Sumiyoshi Sanjin and other deities, it has long been revered as a guardian of maritime trade and fishing on Osaka Bay. The autumn Tsukimi Festival, famou…

Said to have been founded upon the return of Empress Jingu from the Three Kingdoms expedition. The deity Hachiman is believed to have been enshrined during the reign of Emperor Kinmei. The futon-daiko drum festival of the Tsukimi (Moon-Viewing) celebration has continued since the Edo period. Transmi…