[Aichi Prefecture] Visit to Wakamiya Hachiman Shrine, the main shrine of Nagoya

\\The main guardian deity of Nagoya//
This ancient shrine was founded in 701 and was moved to its current location as the main guardian deity of Nagoya when Tokugawa Ieyasu constructed Nagoya Castle. The shrine is worshipped as the god of war and external protection. There are zodiac ornaments made with a chainsaw on display within the grounds.
On the 1st of each month, you can receive a limited edition goshuin stamp for the Sakuichi Market pilgrimage.

Facility name: Wakamiya Hachimansha Shrine
Address: 3-35-30 Sakae, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
Access: 7 minutes on foot from Yabacho Station, Exit 4
Approximately 8 minutes on foot from Osu Kannon Station, Elevator Exit 3
Approximately 9 minutes on foot from Kamimaezu Station, Exit 8
Visited: February 2024
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Post by ramu＊raimu | Feb 10, 2024