Shinto shrine
Morioka Hachimangū
盛岡八幡宮（もりおかはちまんぐう）
Morioka, Iwate Prefecture
A Hachiman shrine in Hachiman-chō, Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, familiar as one of the major shrines of the prefecture. It enshrines Homudawake no Mikoto, who is the 15th emperor, Emperor Ōjin.
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: Homudawake no Mikoto (the 15th emperor, Emperor Ōjin)
History and things to know
According to the official guide, it is said to have been built in Enpō 8 (1680) by Lord Shigenobu, the 29th head of the Nanbu family. Damaged by disasters such as the Great Morioka Fire of Meiji 17 (1884) and by many years of wind and snow, the shrine buildings were rebuilt again and again, and the present vermilion shrine buildings were rebuilt in December of Heisei 9.
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)
- 盛岡八幡宮「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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