Shinto shrine
Hachidai Jinja
八大神社（はちだいじんじゃ）
Sakyō, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
The ujigami (tutelary shrine) of Ichijōji in Kyoto, enshrining Susanoo no Mikoto, Inadahime no Mikoto and Hachiōji no Mikoto. Located in the omote-kimon (northeast) direction of the capital, it is also called Kita Tennō, and it is known as a shrine associated with Miyamoto Musashi.
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: Susanoo no Mikoto, Inadahime no Mikoto, Hachiōji no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, its founding is unknown, but Hachidai Tennō is said to have been invited here in Einin 2 (1294). In the early Meiji period the 藪里 Gozu Tennō Sha and the 舞楽寺 Hachidai Tennō Sha were enshrined together with it, and the present main sanctuary was built in Taishō 15. Miyamoto Musashi is said to have prayed here before his duel at Sagarimatsu in Ichijōji, and an old trunk of the Sagarimatsu pine is enshrined in the grounds.
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)
- 八大神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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