Daishogun-hachi Shrine
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TEL : 075-461-0694 Address : 48 Nishimachi, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto Access : JR Sanin Main Line Enmachi Station > 15 minutes walk Hours : Opning 9:00 – Closing 17:00 (Shrine Office) Entrance fee : free / treasure house 500 yen |
A deity presiding over directions
This shrine was founded in 794 – the year Kyoto (Heian-kyo) was established – to protect the imperial capital. A deity governing the directional aspects of Onmyodo is enshrined here.
Japan has long held a custom of determining good and bad fortune based on compass directions, and this shrine has been revered by many people.
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Daishogun-hachi Shrine was quietly tucked away in the city. Upon passing through the torii gate and entering the shrine grounds, the main hall stood directly ahead.
In front of that stood a stele inscribed with the “bagua” (eight trigrams), which represent the elements of the world in Onmyodo.
There was also a statue of Daishogun (A deity presiding over directions) behind the main hall.
For this reason, the influence of Onmyodo philosophy was strongly evident, and the layout differed somewhat from that of typical Japanese shrines.
Regular event
There is a treasure house within the shrine grounds. This can be visited from May 1st to 5th and from November 1st to 5th. Inside, there are eighty statues of Daishogun, which have been designated as Important Cultural Properties.
A flea market is held on the first Sunday of every month. There will be stalls selling items such as vintage clothing, miscellaneous goods, daily necessities, and accessories, as well as fortune-telling services.
