Overview
Chiriku Hachimangu is a Shinto shrine in the town of Miyaki, Saga Prefecture, long revered as one of the shrines claiming to be the ichinomiya (first shrine) of former Hizen Province. It enshrines deities including Emperor Ojin, and its main hall features an East Asian hip-and-gable roof. The historic approach and precincts add to its appeal.
Highlights
- ●Its standing as an ichinomiya of Hizen Province
- ●A main hall with a hip-and-gable roof
- ●The "Chiriku Hachimangu Engi-e", a Saga Prefecture Important Cultural Property
- ●The first stone torii and Hizen komainu, Miyaki town cultural properties
History
Shrine tradition places its founding in the year 724. Its former shrine rank was kokuhei-shosha, and today it is a beppyo shrine of the Association of Shinto Shrines. Within the grounds are the "Chiriku Hachimangu Engi-e", a Saga Prefecture Important Cultural Property, along with the first stone torii and Hizen komainu designated as Miyaki town cultural properties.
Access
The shrine sits in the Shirakabe neighborhood of Miyaki. For detailed routes and worship information, please check maps and official sources.
Best season
The main festival is held annually on March 15, when the shrine's highlights gather; the mild days of spring also suit a stroll through the precincts.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Pass through the first stone torii onto the approach
- 2Worship at the hip-and-gable-roofed main hall
- 3Admire cultural properties such as the Hizen komainu
- 4Explore the temple-town streets of Shirakabe in Miyaki
Did you know?
💡 The enshrined deities include Emperor Ojin, Emperor Chuai, and Empress Jingu.
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