Shinto shrine
Nōso Hachimangū
曩祖八幡宮（のうそはちまんぐう）
Iizuka, Fukuoka Prefecture
A Hachiman shrine in Miyamachi, Iizuka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, loved as the chief guardian shrine of Iizuka. It enshrines Emperor Ōjin, Emperor Chūai, Empress Jingū, Takenouchi no Sukune, and the kami of heaven and earth (tenjin chigi).
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, Emperor Chūai, Empress Jingū, Takenouchi no Sukune, the kami of heaven and earth
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, it began when Empress Jingū, on her way back from her expedition, designated this grove a sacred place and enshrined the kami of heaven and earth, and it is said that the place name Iizuka also comes from words of farewell spoken at that time. Its buildings were built in Enbun 4 (1359), and it became a prefectural shrine in Taishō 13.
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)
- 曩祖八幡宮「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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