Daiho Hachimangu Shrine

The oldest "Hachiman-sama" in the Kanto region

Founded in 701, this is the oldest shrine in the Kanto region enshrining the Hachiman deity.

You can see the history of the shrine from the Hakuho and Nara periods (645–794), during which it was built, to the present based on the literature.

This shrine also holds festivals, such as the Hydrangea, Chrysanthemum, and Wind Chime festivals.

Daiho Hachimangu Shrine, Main shrine

Seasonal highlights

Setsubun Festival
(February 3)

Hydrangea Festival
(mid- to late June)

Wind Chime Festival
(late July to August)

Tabanka Festival
(first Saturday of September)

Chrysanthemum Festival
(November 1 to 25)

 

Directions

Public transportation

Take the Kanto Railway Joso Line to Daiho Station. It is a 3-minute walk from the station.

Car

About a 25-minute drive from the Ken-O Expressway Joso Interchange. About a 40-minute drive from the Kita-Kanto Expressway Sakuragawa-Chikusei Interchange.

• Parking available