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2007/2/12

伊賀八幡宮 Iga-hachiman-guu Iga Hachimangu Shrine

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Iga Hachimangu Shrine is located in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture. Matsudaira Chikatada, an ancestor of the Tokugawa clan, established it as a place to pray for the protection of his descendants.

Tokugawa Iemitsu enshrined his grandfather, Ieyasu, in this shrine, and later expanded it: the extension he created is the main building we see today. From these facts, we can see that the Tokugawa family had a special feeling toward the shrine.

In the past, when the shrine's tori gate was moved, it meant that war was going to break out soon. The main building is full of colors and is designated as a national treasure. The Zuishin gate and stone bridge are designated as important sites of cultural heritage. Iga Hachimangu Shrine is said to help grant luck to families and for work, as well as to expel evil spirits.

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86 Togonaka, Iga-cho, Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, 444-0075
name
Iga Hachimangu Shrine
phone
0564-26-2789
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http://home.freegate.co.jp/~hachiman/




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