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Sanjo Hachimangu Shrine (三条八幡宮)

Flow of the course

Previous stop: An old Nichiren-sect temple known for its Oni-do and its Setsubun oni-odori demon dance

About 15 min from the previous stop

About 30 min here

About 15 min to the next stop

Next stop: An early dinner at the shopping street before the main festival

About this spot

This shrine has long been cherished by local residents as the guardian deity of Sanjo. Its calm precincts are just the right place to spend another quiet moment after visiting Honjoji Temple. Touch on a part of the faith of Sanjo, a town of craftsmanship, and settle your mind here before the shopping-street stroll and summer festival to come.

Tips

Visiting is free, and the precincts are compact, making it easy to stop by even for a short time. If you would like a goshuin (shrine seal), it is reassuring to check the shrine office's reception hours in advance.