Matsubara Hachiman Shrine

3.5

This Hachimangu Shrine is in Shirahama-cho, Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. It honors three gods: Hondawake-no-Mikoto, Okinagatarashihime-no-Mikoto, and Hime Okami. It's said the shrine was built in 763 after fishermen pulled up a sacred tree from the sea. There's a lively fighting festival every year on October 14 and 15 when participants bash into each other while carrying portable shrines. The festival has been designated an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property in Hyogo Prefecture and Himeji City, and it's well-known nationwide.

Spot details

Address: Hyougo Pref. Himejishi Shirahamachou Party 399 Map
Area: Harima (Himeji, Tatsuno, Ako) Area
Phone: 0792450413
Fees: [Admission fee to worship]Free
Parking Lot: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Spectacular Autumn Festivals

Japan | Traditional Culture

Review

秋のけんか祭りが有名

Reviewed : 2023.03.18

毎年１０月１４，１５日に行われるお祭りが灘のけんか祭りとして有名です。神社の前の広場には観覧席が設けられています。
普段は静かな神社⛩

Reviewed : 2021.05.30

けんか祭で有名な神社ですが、普段は静かな雰囲気でした。境内に入ると参拝者は僅かしかおらず、地元の子供達の遊び場となっていました。又、神楽殿や神輿蔵等が配置されているのが特徴となっていました。