Overview
Maruyama Shrine is a Shinto shrine (a Hachiman shrine) located in Imaichi, Ōita City, Ōita Prefecture. It stands on a low hill in the Uwa district of western Imaichi, and its former shrine rank was that of a village shrine. The Higo (Bungo) Highway passes in front of the shrine, and a historic old road remains in the vicinity.
Highlights
- ●A Hachiman shrine standing on a low hill in the Uwa district of Imaichi
- ●Its former ranking as a village shrine
- ●The Higo (Bungo) Highway passing in front of the shrine
- ●A 660-meter stretch of flagstone-paved old road designated a prefectural historic site
History
Maruyama Shrine is a Hachiman shrine standing on a low hill in the Uwa district of western Imaichi, and its former shrine rank was that of a village shrine. The Higo (Bungo) Highway passes in front of the shrine, and a 660-meter stretch of old road paved with flagstones, running from the vicinity of the shrine, has been designated a historic site of Ōita Prefecture as a "sankin-kōtai road." This old road along the highway conveys the region's history to the present day.
Access
It is located in Imaichi, Ōita City, Ōita Prefecture. It is advisable to check the route from the surrounding town area and the nearest transport hubs in advance.
Best season
Walks around the hilltop precinct and the old road are best enjoyed during comfortable seasons with settled weather.
Map
33.1143, 131.4511 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Visit Maruyama Shrine on the hill in the Uwa district of Imaichi
- 2Locate the Higo (Bungo) Highway that passes in front of the shrine
- 3Follow the 660-meter stretch of flagstone-paved old road
- 4Learn about the history of the old road designated a prefectural historic site
Did you know?
💡 A 660-meter stretch of flagstone-paved old road running from the vicinity of the shrine has been designated a historic site of Ōita Prefecture as a "sankin-kōtai road."
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