宇佐神宮（English）
Usa Jingu Shrine
The head shrine of all Hachiman Shrines in Japan
There are approximay 110,000 shrines nationwide, and of these more than 40,600 are Hachiman Shrines. Usa Jingu Shrine is the head shrine to all Hachiman Shrines.
This shrine was built in 725, and Hachiman Okami(God), Hime Okami(God), and the Jingu Kogo(mother God of Hachiman Okami),are all enshrined here as the shrine's deities.
Usa Jingu Shrine is said to be the birthplace of Shinbutsushugo, which is the mixing of the Japanese religion Shinto and the foreign religion Buddhism. The vast shrine grounds are surrounded by lush ancient woods and the air here is clean and crisp. Along with the main shrine which is a national treasure, there are many other shrines scattered around the premises.
Also, Usa Jingu Shrine is one of the 16 shrines that the Emperor's Envoy is dispatched to during imperial festivals. In the whole of Kyushu, there are only two such places, Usa Jingu Shrine, and Kashiigu Shrine in Fukuoka prefecture.
Over 500 Yoshino cherry trees bloom during spring, and light pink lotus flowers bloom in the summer time, so you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of spring, summer, fall, and winter here.
information
2859 Minamiusa Owaza Usa City Oita Prefecture
TEL.+81-978-37-0001
・Jogu is open to the public from April to September (5:30 to 19:00) from October to March (6: 00-19: 00) * Except during the New Years period
・ Special prayer reception hours / 9:00 to 16:00
（1）Usa Hachiman Parking Lot
Parking lot capacity / Large, medium-sized micro-buses: 20 Cars and motorcycles: 400
Parking fee / Large&medium-sized vehicles : 1,500 yen Micro-buses: 1,000 yen Cars: 400 yen Motorcycles: 100 yen
（2）Kurehashi Parking Lot
Parking lot capacity / Micro-buses:2 (please contact us if there are 2 or more) Cars and motorcycles:120
Parking fee / Micro-buses: 400 yen Cars: 400 yen Motorcycles: 100 yen
Contact Information / 電話.0978-37-0202 (Usa City Tourism Association)
（3）Usa Jingu Omotesando Parking Lot
Parking lot capacity / 200 cars
Parking fee / 12 hours 400 yen
（4）Gaien Parking Lot
Parking lot capacity / 150 cars
Parking fee / 12 hours 300 yen
Hatsumōde at Usa Jingu Shrine (Hatsumōde is the first Shinto shrine visit of the Japanese New Year.)
The head shrine of all Hachiman Shrines, Usa Jingu Shrine, is well known for its benefits towards such things as the well-being of one's family, thriving business, protection against misfortune, and academic achievement. From January first to the third Usa Jingu Shrine is bustling with numerous worshipers and tourists. There are also three consecutive festivals starting on January first with Saitan-sai (New Year Festival), on the second with Shinnen-sai (New Year Festival), and on the third with Genshi-sai (Festival of Emperor).
（January 1st to 3rd）
Usa Jingu Shrine Chineki-sai (Oshingyoe)
In front of Yasaka shrine, a festival is held to pray for good health and the purification of disease and sickness. It is said that if you take home the five-colored paper that is thrown towards the Torii (gate) you will be blessed with good health.
（February 13th）
Usa Jingu Shrine Nakamise Street
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更新日：2021年03月12日