Suzumigaoka Hachiman Shrine

Suzumigaoka Hachiman Shrine

Founded over seven hundred years ago, Suzumigaoka Hachiman Shrine came under the aegis of the Soma clan in the sixteenth century, whereupon warlord Soma Masatane rebuilt its halls with zelkova wood. It was known as Soma Nikko at the time for being the northern equivalent of Nikko's Toshugu Shrine.

Hachiman shrines are devoted to the warrior deity of the same name, seen historically as a protector of the nation, as well as someone prayed to for protections from illness and success in personal life.

The shrine is an excellent trip both in spring, when the road leading to the shrine is sheltered with parallel rows of cherry trees, or in autumn, when the great gingko tree by the shrine building is a vibrant yellow.

Venue Details

Venue Details
Websitehttps://www.hachimanjinjya.or.jp/(Japanese)
Best Season
  • Spring
  • Autumn
ParkingFree
Entrance FeeFree
Access Details
Access〒979-2533 Fukushima, Soma, Tsubota, Suzumigaoka−５１
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Getting there

By Car: 55 min drive from Fukushima City via Soma I.C. on the Joban Expressway

By Train: 10 min drive from Soma Station (JR Joban Line)

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