Shinto shrine
Yokoyama Hachimangū
横山八幡宮（よこやまはちまんぐう）
Miyako, Iwate Prefecture
A Hachiman shrine on Yokoyama, a hill in the center of Miyako, Iwate Prefecture, said to be the place where the name Miyako originated. It enshrines Homudawake no Mikoto (Emperor Ōjin), Toyoukehime no Mikoto and Amaterasu Sumeōkami.
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 (Emperor Ōjin), Toyoukehime no Mikoto and Amaterasu Sumeōkami
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, it was founded in Hakuhō 9 (680), and Yokoyama, where it stands, is said to be a hill that was carried down by a flood from the upper reaches of the Hei River. It is said that in Kankō 3 (1006), a negi (priest) who calmed the rumbling of the Naruto of Awa was granted the place name "Miyako" by the emperor, and this port town came to be called Miyako. A retreat here by Minamoto no Yoshitsune and the reverence of successive domain lords in the Edo period are also handed down.
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)
- 横山八幡宮「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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