Yasue Hachiman shrine
Japanese
安江八幡宮

About

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Introduction of Inari shrine, Shiratori shirne, Musubi shrine and Sacred trees

Hachiman Okiagari

Hachiman Okiagari

The name “Hachiman Okiagari” was derived from the image of Emperor Oujin wearing a crimson maternity gown at the time of his birth.

History

History

Yasue Hachiman Shrine enshrines three deities who made great contributions to the culture of ancient Japan: Hondawake(Emperor Ojin), Okinagatarashihime (Empress Jingu), and Tamayorihime (Princess Tamayori).

Prayer

Pray for Safety delivery of the new baby

Pray for Safety delivery of the new baby

On this day, families visit the shrine together to report their pregnancy and pray for the healthy growth of the baby.

Baby’s first visit to the shrine

Baby’s first visit to the shrine

We pray for the safe growth of the baby by receiving the power of kami.

Shichi-go-san (Special Blessing for 7, 5, 3 years old)

Shichi-go-san (Special Blessing for 7, 5, 3 years old)

To thank for the child's health and growth, and to wish further growth and honesty in the future.

Shinto Wedding Ceremony

Shinto Wedding Ceremony

Yasue Hachiman Shrine Kyureiden will serve the solemn wedding ceremony to the best of its ability, more pure, more wonderful, more beautiful, and with all our hearts.

Blessing to get rid of bad luck

Blessing to get rid of bad luck

In Kanazawa, it is common to have blessed at a shrine at the end of the year before the year of bad luck to welcome the New Year.

Celebration of longevity

Celebration of longevity

The ceremony to celebrate longevity is called “Toshiiwai”. We offer thanks and joy to the kami for a successful life.

Blessing for Healing of Illness and Health

Blessing for Healing of Illness and Health

Since the feudal era, Maeda Kaga and Daishoji feudal lords have revered the shrine and prayed for the healing of illnesses.

Other Blessing

Other Blessing

Other blessing are also available. Please contact us directly for details.

Q&A

Q&A

Below you will find answers to the questions we are most often asked about the different types of prayers and blessings we offer.

About the amulet for safe delivery of baby

About the amulet for safe delivery of baby

Our amulet is made by you.

Discover the Japanese Mindset Through Shinto
Guided in English by a Shinto priest

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A private cultural tour exploring how Shinto shapes the Japanese mindset and daily life.

Guests will write a wish on a traditional Kaga Hachiman Okiagari doll and receive a short blessing, while also seeing behind the scenes of a Shinto shrine.

Learn more and book the experience

Information

Festival & Event Calendar

May - 2026

Jun - 2026

Jul - 2026

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Access

11-27 Konohana-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan, 920-0852
TEL：+81-762-233-3688

Opening Hours for praying/AM9:00〜PM4:00
You can park at the shrine area. There are 15 cars can be parked.