Chikuri Hachimangu

千栗八幡宮

/ Chikuri Hachimangū

Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
¥300
Access
10 min walk
Hours
24 hours

Overview

One of the Three Great Hachiman Shrines of Chikushi, famous for its annual rice porridge divination ritual (Okayu Dameshi) in March, which predicts the year's harvest.

History

Founding

📜According to tradition
725 [神亀2年]

One of the Three Great Hachiman of Chikushi (northern Kyushu). Famous for the rice porridge divination.

📄
Documented
725

Enshrined Deities

primary Deity

God of archery, war, and the protector of warriors; also guardian of the Japanese nation and the Imperial house

Blessings

Shrine Network

Hachiman branch

Head shrine: Usa Jingu

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

33.2667, 130.4500

Physical Address

2415 Shirakabe, Miyaki-cho, Miyaki-gun, Saga 849-0111

〒849-0111 佐賀県三養基郡みやき町白壁2415

Access

Nakabaru Station (JR Nagasaki Line)

10 min walk

Hours

24 hours

Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.

Related Shrines

Frequently Asked Questions

Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team

What is Chikuri Hachimangu?

One of the Three Great Hachiman Shrines of Chikushi, famous for its annual rice porridge divination ritual (Okayu Dameshi) in March, which predicts the year's harvest.

Where is Chikuri Hachimangu located?

Chikuri Hachimangu is located in Miyaki, Saga. The full address is: 2415 Shirakabe, Miyaki-cho, Miyaki-gun, Saga 849-0111.