Shrine · Usa

Usa Jingu 宇佐神宮

Head shrine of Japan's tens of thousands of Hachiman shrines, with vermilion halls on a wooded hill near the Kunisaki Peninsula.

HoursGrounds 6:00-18:00; Treasure Hall 10:00-15:00

ClosedTreasure Hall closed Mondays and Tuesdays

PriceTreasure Hall: ¥300

Getting thereUsa Station (JR Nippo Line), 10 min by bus or taxi

Time needed1.5 hours

Best timeMorning; mid-November for autumn colours

Address2859 Minami-Usa, Usa, Oita

Websiteusajinguu.com

About

Founded in the 8th century, Usa Jingu is the original shrine of the Hachiman cult and one of the most important Shinto sites in Kyushu. Its upper and lower precincts sit among large camphor trees, and the vermilion main hall is a National Treasure. Worship here follows an unusual form with two bows, four claps and one bow.

Highlights

National Treasure main hall in the Hachiman-zukuri style
Head shrine of all Hachiman shrines in Japan
Vermilion Kuretsubashi covered bridge and lotus pond
Treasure Hall with shrine artefacts

Tips

Clap four times rather than twice when praying
A small inclined lift helps those who find the stairs to the upper shrine difficult

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Usa Jingu 宇佐神宮

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