Shinto shrine
Hayatani Jinja
速谷神社（はやたにじんじゃ）
Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture
The chief guardian shrine of Aki Province, in Hatsukaichi City, enshrining Akihayatamao no Mikoto, who is regarded as the ancestral kami who opened Aki Province. It is a shikinaisha and is known for prayers for traffic safety.
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: Akihayatamao no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to the official guide, although the date of its enshrinement is not clear, it is regarded as the oldest shrine in Aki Province and is said to have been founded more than 1,800 years ago. In the official histories, the Nihon Kōki records that in Kōnin 2 (811) it was ranked as a Myōjin together with the Itsukushima kami, and in the Engishiki it was listed as a Kanpei Taisha. The guide says that from the Muromachi period onward it was revered by the lords of Sakurao Castle, by the Ōuchi and Mōri clans, and by the Asano family, lords of the Hiroshima domain.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
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)
- 速谷神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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