Usa Jingu Shrine
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One of Japan's three great Hachiman shrines, and the head shrine of Hachiman faith.
Highlights
- Head shrine of the Hachiman faith
- One of Japan's three great Hachiman shrines
- Receives Imperial Messengers from the Emperor every 10 years
- Experience history and tradition
- Power spot
Basic Information
- Address
- 2859 Minamiusa, Usa City, Oita Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Oita
- Access
- Take the JR Nichinan Line to Usa Station. From Kokura Station (Express train / approx. 1 hour) From Oita Station (Express train / approx. 40 minutes) From Usa Station, use a bus or taxi. (Approx. 4 kilometers towards Nakatsu) (Approx. 10 minutes) If using a bus: Take the "Yokkaichi direction bus" and get off at the "Usa Hachiman bus stop". Bus information here 【Inquiries】 Oita Hokubu Bus Co., Ltd. / TEL: 0979-22-0071 Show route
- Op.Hours
- 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Cld.Days
- None
- Fee
- Free
- INFO
- Parking is available at a fee. When praying, the proper etiquette is to bow twice, clap four times, and bow once (nihai shihakushu ihai). The grounds are extensive, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
Overview
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