Morioka Hachimangu Shrine
Morioka Hachimangu Shrine is located in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, and was founded in 1680 (the 8th year of the Enpo era) by the 29th lord of the Nanbu clan, Shigenobu Nanbu. Its origins trace back to Minamoto no Yoriyoshi's prayer for victory in the campaign against the Abe clan, which led to the dedication of the Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine in 1062 during the Kōhei era. As the chief guardian shrine of Morioka, it boasts around 20,000 tsubo (approximately 66,000 square meters) of grounds that house 18 shrines of various sizes. It has been deeply revered as a deity of agriculture, industry, commerce, and learning, which are fundamental aspects of human life. The shrine was rebuilt after the devastating Morioka Great Fire in 1884 and damage from snowstorms, and the current striking vermilion shrine building was completed in 1997. Throughout the year, it attracts many visitors, especially during the New Year’s visit, the "Dondo Festival," the "Setsubun Festival," and the "Morioka Hachimangu Grand Festival," where it sees the largest crowds in the prefecture. Even today, it serves as a significant place for important life events such as coming-of-age ceremonies and Shichi-Go-San, existing as the heart of Morioka.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Morioka Hachimangu Shrine
- Location
- 〒020-0872 13-1 Yahata-cho, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
- Access
- From JR Morioka Station, take the Iwate Ken Kotsu bus to Chabatake for 15 minutes, then get off at Matsuo-mae and walk for 5 minutes.
- Parking
- Parking available for 200 cars.
- Business Hours
- Free access to the temple grounds.
- Regular Holiday
- Open every day.
- Contact Information
- Phone Number：019-652-5211
- Official Website
