Hachiman Jinja

Hachiman Jinja is a Shinto shrine on Saipan built with traditional Japanese architectural features including sloped roofs and timber framing. Stone pathways are carefully arranged throughout the grounds, guiding visitors through the different areas of the complex.

The shrine was built in the early 1900s to serve the Japanese community that settled on Saipan. It dates to the period before World War II, when Japan maintained a significant presence on the island.

The shrine is named after Hachiman, the deity of war and agriculture, and carries the spiritual heritage of the Japanese community. Visitors can see how the space still serves as a place of quiet worship where traditional offerings and prayers are made.

The shrine is accessible during daylight hours from sunrise to sunset and sits near other historical sites across the island. Information plaques in English and Japanese help visitors understand the history and significance of the location.

The shrine is the only Shinto religious structure in the United States listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This rare distinction highlights its significance as a record of Japanese history on the island.

Location: Saipan

GPS coordinates: 15.18000,145.76100

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:44