Bekkaku Kanpeisha

Hoei Shrine

Hoei Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
¥300
Acces
15 min walk
Horaires
24 hours

Vue d'ensemble

Hoei Shrine (Toyosaka Shrine) in Yamaguchi city enshrines Mori Motonari, the legendary 16th-century warlord who unified much of the Chugoku region through military brilliance and strategic acumen. Founded in 1869 as a Bekkaku Kanpeisha (special nationally ranked shrine), it commemorates Motonari's historical legacy. The shrine offers blessings for victory and wisdom, reflecting the qualities for which the enshrined warlord was renowned.

Histoire

Fondation

📜Selon la tradition
1869 [明治2年]
📄
Atteste par les sources
1869

Divinites venerees

primary Deity

Bienfaits

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

34.1783, 131.4706

Physical Address

1-1-2 Tenge, Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi 753-0091

Province historique

Suo / Nagato

Acces

Yamaguchi Station (JR Yamaguchi Line)

15 min walk

Horaires

24 hours

Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

Pourquoi ce sanctuaire

Shrine of the legendary strategist Mori Motonari.

Sanctuaires lies

Questions frequentes

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What is Hoei Shrine?

Hoei Shrine (Toyosaka Shrine) in Yamaguchi city enshrines Mori Motonari, the legendary 16th-century warlord who unified much of the Chugoku region through military brilliance and strategic acumen. Founded in 1869 as a Bekkaku Kanpeisha (special nationally ranked shrine), it commemorates Motonari's historical legacy. The shrine offers blessings for victory and wisdom, reflecting the qualities for which the enshrined warlord was renowned.

Where is Hoei Shrine located?

Hoei Shrine is located in Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi. The full address is: 1-1-2 Tenge, Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi 753-0091.