Shinto shrine
Kameyama Hachimangū
亀山八幡宮（かめやまはちまんぐう）
Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture
A Hachiman shrine on a hill overlooking the Kanmon Strait in central Shimonoseki, enshrining Emperor Ōjin, Empress Jingū, Emperor Chūai and Emperor Nintoku. It is called “Seki no Ujigami.”
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, Empress Jingū, Emperor Chūai, Emperor Nintoku
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, it began in Jōgan 1 (859) when, as Hachiman was being brought from Usa to Iwashimizu, an oracle was received at this place and a temporary hall was set up to enshrine the kami. In Eishō 3 (1506) Ōuchi Yoshioki sought donations from the Korean kingdom and repaired the shrine buildings and the tower gate, and the shrine received the reverence of successive domain lords.
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)
- 亀山八幡宮「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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