Hachiman Jinja

The Hachiman Jinja shrine features traditional Japanese architectural elements with sloped roofs, timber construction, and carefully arranged stone pathways leading to the entrance.

Constructed during the early 20th century, the shrine served Japanese settlers who established their community on Saipan before World War II.

The shrine performs traditional Shinto ceremonies twice per year, maintaining Japanese religious practices through rituals and offerings to Hachiman, the deity of war and agriculture.

Located near other historical landmarks in Saipan, the shrine opens daily from sunrise to sunset and provides informational plaques in English and Japanese.

The shrine holds the distinction of being the only Shinto religious structure in the United States listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Location: Saipan

GPS coordinates: 15.18000,145.76100

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24