Shinto shrine
Gyōda Hachiman Jinja
行田八幡神社（ぎょうだはちまんじんじゃ）
Gyōda, Saitama Prefecture
A Hachiman shrine in central Gyōda that enshrines Honda Wake no Mikoto (Emperor Ōjin) at its center, together with Okinaga Tarashihime no Mikoto, Hime Ōkami, Ōmononushi no Kami and Kamu Susanoo no Mikoto. It has been revered as the general guardian shrine of the castle town of Oshi Castle.
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 deities: Honda Wake no Mikoto (Emperor Ōjin), Okinaga Tarashihime no Mikoto (Empress Jingū), Hime Ōkami, Ōmononushi no Kami, Kamu Susanoo no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, when Minamoto no Yoriyoshi and Yoshiie set up camp here on their way to Ōshū, they welcomed the Hachiman deity and prayed for victory. The shrine was first at Tanaka in Sama village; when it moved to the present site in the Tenbun era, Narita Nagayasu, lord of Oshi Castle, repaired the shrine buildings and made it the general guardian shrine of the castle town. The present shrine buildings were completed in Heisei 1.
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)
- 行田八幡神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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