Usa Jingū
Shinto shrine in Usa, Ōita, Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Usa Jingū (宇佐神宮), also known as Usa Hachimangū (宇佐八幡宮), is a Shinto shrine in the city of Usa in Ōita Prefecture in Japan. Emperor Ojin, who was deified as Hachiman-jin (the tutelary god of warriors), is said to be enshrined in all the sites dedicated to him; and the first and earliest of these was at Usa in the early 8th century.[2] The Usa Jingū has long been the recipient of Imperial patronage; and its prestige is considered second only to that of Ise.[3]
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Usa Jingū 宇佐神宮 | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Shinto |
Deity | Hachiman |
Type | Hachiman Shrine Chokusaisha |
Location | |
Location | 2859, Ōaza Minamiusa, Usa-shi, Ōita-ken[1] |
Geographic coordinates | 33°31′34″N 131°22′29″E |
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Date established | 8th century[2] |
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