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Musashino Hachimangu
東京都
Established in 789 by Tamuramaro, the ancient shrine at the origin of the Kichijoji place name
Founded
789
Type
Shrine
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5 min walk from JR Kichijoji Station North Exit
Kichijoji Higashicho 1-1-23, Musashino-shi, Tokyo
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Shrine
Founded 789
1237 years
Enshrined Deity
Overview
The chief tutelary shrine of Musashino City, with a founding tradition that Sakanoue no Tamuramaro invited the deity from Usa Hachimangu during his expedition against the Emishi in 789 CE. The principal deity is Emperor Ojin, and the shrine boasts over 1,200 years of history as the guardian deity of Musashino. Located within the lively commercial district of Kichijoji, the precincts maintain a pur…
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Origins
According to tradition, the shrine was founded in 789 CE when Sakanoue no Tamuramaro, commander of imperial expeditions against the Emishi, invited the deity from Usa Hachimangu in Buzen Province to Musashino. The principal deity is Emperor Ojin, and the shrine has long been venerated as the chief t…
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Divine Benefits
Martial Fortune
Safe Childbirth & Fertility
Career Advancement
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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