Usa Jingū
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. The Usa Jingū has long been the recipient of Imperial patronage; and its prestige is considered second only to that of Ise.
| Usa Jingū 宇佐神宮 | |
|---|---|
The southern rōmon of Usa Jingū | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shinto |
| Deity | Hachiman |
| Type | Hachiman Shrine Chokusaisha |
| Location | |
| Location | 2859, Ōaza Minamiusa, Usa-shi, Ōita-ken |
Shown within Japan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°31′34″N 131°22′29″E |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 8th century |
| Website | |
| www | |
| Glossary of Shinto | |
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