The historic Sumoto Hachiman Shrine

The founding year is unknown, but it is said to have been founded by Emperor Junnin in the Nara period, and a book of auspicious events states that it was founded in the second year of the Eijo era in the Heian period. It is a historic shrine that has been revered as the guardian deity of Sumoto Castle since the end of the Muromachi period. It is worshiped as a god of protection from misfortune and good fortune. [Name] Sumoto Hachiman Shrine [Location] 2-1-10 Yamate, Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture [Opening hours] 9:00 to 18:00 [Access] 15 minutes on foot from Sumoto Bus Center Visit date: December 2023 #Hyogo Tourism #Awaji Island #Domestic Travel #Sumoto #Shrine #Hachiman #History #Travel to experience history and culture #Power spot