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Kushihiki Hachimangu

Kushihiki Hachimangu

櫛引八幡宮

Aomori · Tohoku

The head tutelary shrine of the Nanbu clan, whose lands covered southern Aomori and northern Iwate, standing in a wooded precinct in southwest Hachinohe. Its National Treasure Hall displays 25 designated cultural properties, including two Kamakura- and Nanbokucho-period suits of armour that are National Treasures, with audio guidance in Japanese and English. The main shrine buildings are themselves designated Important Cultural Properties. The Treasure Hall is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays, though it also opens on Thursdays during the August holiday period.

Why it's hidden

Two National Treasures sit ten minutes from Hachinohe Station and are almost unknown outside Aomori.

Crowd level
Hidden gem
Opening hours
Mon–Tue 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wed–Thu Closed Fri–Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
National Treasure Hall: adults ¥400, junior and senior high school students ¥300, elementary students ¥200, preschoolers free.
Nearest station
Hachinohe Station
Website
kushihikihachimangu.com

Today

9:00–17:00Fri closed

Admission

  • National Treasure Hall: adults ¥400, junior and senior high school students ¥300, elementary students ¥200, preschoolers free.

Stored weekly hours

Mon–Tue 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wed–Thu Closed Fri–Sun 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tags

shrinehistorymuseumarchitecturehidden gem

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