Shinto shrine
Yusuhara Hachimangū
柞原八幡宮（ゆすはらはちまんぐう）
Ōita, Ōita Prefecture
The Ichinomiya of Bungo Province, in Yahata, Ōita City, and a former Kokuhei Shōsha. It enshrines Emperor Ōjin, Emperor Chūai and Empress Jingū. Its buildings are designated nationally Important Cultural Properties, and a conservation and repair project is under way.
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 (Homudawake no Mikoto), Emperor Chūai (Tarashinakatsuhiko no Mikoto), Empress Jingū (Okinagatarashihime no Mikoto)
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, it began in Tenchō 4 (827), when the monk 金亀 of Enryaku-ji, while in retreat at Usa Jingū, received an oracle and invited the kami to Mt. Yusuhara. In Jōwa 3 (836) the provincial governor built its buildings by imperial order, and it received the prayers of Cloistered Emperor Toba and the reverence of warriors such as Minamoto no Noriyori and Minamoto no Yoritomo. In Taishō 5 (1916) it was promoted to Kokuhei Shōsha.
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)
- 柞原八幡宮「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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