八心大市比古神社, Shinto shrine in Japan
Hachishin-Oichihiko Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary in Kurobe built with traditional wooden structures and architectural details. The main hall was reconstructed in 1942 as a single-story wooden building with hip roof and copper cladding, housing several deities including Oyamatsumi and Sukunahikona.
The shrine's origins trace to an ancient legend when a sacred wooden tablet descended from a mountain during Emperor Konken's reign and landed at this location. The site became an important religious center during the medieval period but suffered destruction from fires during the Sengoku period conflicts.
The shrine features roosters depicted in votive tablets that are revered as divine messengers in local worship. Visitors can observe these traditional symbols throughout the grounds and understand how the community expresses its spiritual connection to the deity.
The shrine sits in a quiet area with natural surroundings and is easily accessible on foot. Visits are best enjoyed in the morning or early afternoon when the grounds are less crowded and the setting feels more peaceful.
A large Keyaki tree and cherry blossom tree on the grounds are protected as prefectural natural monuments. According to local legend, cherry saplings were brought from another region and grafted to create the sacred tree at the shrine.
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