Shinto shrine
Ana Hachimangū
穴八幡宮（あなはちまんぐう）
Shinjuku, Tokyo
A Hachiman shrine in Nishi-Waseda, Tokyo, enshrining three kami: Emperor Ōjin, Emperor Chūai and Empress Jingū. It is known for the Ichiyō Raifuku amulet, given from the winter solstice to Setsubun, and for the Takadanobaba yabusame ritual.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Emperor Ōjin, Emperor Chūai, Empress Jingū
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, it is said to have begun in Kōhei 5 (1062) when Minamoto no Yoshiie, returning in triumph from Ōshū, laid his helmet and sword here and invited Hachiman to be enshrined. Because a sacred cave was found at the foot of the hill in Kan'ei 18 (1641), it came to be called Ana Hachimangū, and the shogun Iemitsu later made it the chief guardian shrine for the north of Edo Castle.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 穴八幡宮「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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