Hachiman shrines are dedicated to Hachiman the syncretic Shinto/ Buddhist god of warriors and the divine protector of the nation. Tokugawa Ieyasu appointed this shrine as the patron, tutelary shrine of Nagoya in 1610. The shrine was destroyed in World War II, but rebuilt in 1957.
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another beauty with an interesting history.
There are several chainsaw cut sculptures - unusual, but this method of wood carving is suitable for snakes (this is the year of the snake, after all) and dragons.
WWII destroyed so many cultural treasures...I'm glad the Japanese rebuilt what they could.
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