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Oshio Hachiman Shrine

大塩八幡宮

Oshio Hachiman Shrine, a Shinto shrine in Echizen, Fukui, dating to the 9th century, with a Muromachi-period worship hall and gardens on its grounds.

Updated 2026/10/13
Oshio Hachiman Shrine, Echizen
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Opening hours
Every dayAlways open
Admission
EveryoneFree
Links
Official websiteJapanese
Access
22-2, Kunikanecho, Echizen City, Fukui
〒 915-0862How to get there
Nearest stationOshio Station
王子保Hapi-Line Fukui Line32 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stop国兼町6 min walk from the bus stop

Oshio Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Hachiman. Hachiman is the god of war and the patron deity of the samurai, and is also revered as the god of archery and of the imperial household. The shrine is famous for its beautiful and well-maintained gardens. The shrine is believed to have been founded in the 9th century and its Haiden, hall of worship, dates back to the Muromachi period (1336 to 1573) and is registered as an Important Cultural Property. The shrine also holds several annual festivals and events.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Oshio Hachiman Shrine. Legend: Hapi-Line Fukui Line; Shinkansen; Bus from Oshio. Labelled stations: Fukui, Nagoya, Tsuruga, Echizen-Takefu, Kyoto, Maibara, Oshio.

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