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An ancient shrine associated with Yamato Takeru's eastern conquest, once the guardian of Hatori post town
Approx. 5 min walk from JR Hatori Station on the Joban Line
Hatori, Omitama, Ibaraki
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Hatori Shrine in Hatori, Omitama, enshrines Yamato Takeru and is an ancient shrine known for blessings of martial fortune and evil-warding. The footprints of Yamato Takeru associated with the eastern conquest legend are said to remain here, conveying the ancient hero worship to this day. In the Edo period it served as the tutelary shrine of Hatori-juku post town, watching over the safety of travel…
Hatori Shrine is traditionally said to have been founded around the 2nd century (circa 200 CE, during the reign of Emperor Keiko), with its origins attributed to the legendary eastern conquest of Yamato Takeru, who is enshrined here as the principal deity. The shrine has long been venerated for bles…
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "日本武尊"
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