Hakken Shrine

Overview

Hakken Shrine is located in Takehana, Hashima City, Gifu Prefecture. It is a former village shrine (gōsha) regarded as the guardian shrine of the Takehana district.

Highlights

• ●Its status as the former village shrine and guardian shrine of the Takehana district
• ●The shrine's nagare-zukuri style architecture
• ●The annual festival held on May 3, known as the Takehana Festival
• ●The festival floats paraded during the celebration

History

Hakken Shrine has long been regarded as the guardian shrine of the Takehana district, holding the status of a former village shrine. Its annual festival on May 3, known as the Takehana Festival, features floats paraded through the area.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Visit Hakken Shrine in Takehana, Hashima City
2. 2View the shrine's nagare-zukuri style main hall
3. 3Time a visit to coincide with the Takehana Festival on May 3
4. 4Watch the floats paraded during the festival

Did you know?

💡 The shrine's name is also written with the alternate characters "八劔神社."

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