Shinto shrine
Umi Hachimangū
宇美八幡宮（うみはちまんぐう）
Umi, Kasuya District, Fukuoka Prefecture
A Hachiman shrine in Umi Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, said to be the place where Emperor Ōjin was born, and a shrine where devotion for safe childbirth and child-rearing is strong. It enshrines five kami, with the mother and child kami Emperor Ōjin and Empress Jingū as its principal kami.
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, Tamayorihime no Mikoto, Sumiyoshi no Ōkami, Izanagi no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, the name Umi arose because Empress Jingū gave birth to Emperor Ōjin in this place, and the shrine is said to have been founded in the time of Emperor Bidatsu (around 570). In the precincts are great camphor trees called Yufuta no Mori and Kinukake no Mori, which are designated national Natural Monuments.
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)
- 宇美八幡宮「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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