Bekkaku Kanpeisha
Yashiro Shrine
八代宮
/ Yashiro-gū
Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
¥300
Access
15 min walk
Hours
24 hours
Overview
A Meiji-era shrine built within Yashiro Castle ruins, honoring the Southern Court loyalist Prince Kanenaga.
History
Founding
📜According to tradition
1880 [明治13年]
Meiji-era shrine honoring Southern Court loyalist Prince Kanenaga.
📄
Documented
1880 Enshrined Deities
⛩
Prince Kanenaga
primary Deity
Blessings
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
32.5067, 130.6003
Physical Address
7-34 Matsue Shiromachi, Yashiro, Kumamoto 866-0862
〒866-0862 熊本県八代市松江城町7-34
Access
Yashiro Station (JR Kagoshima Line)
15 min walk
Hours
24 hours
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Yashiro Shrine?
A Meiji-era shrine built within Yashiro Castle ruins, honoring the Southern Court loyalist Prince Kanenaga.
Where is Yashiro Shrine located?
Yashiro Shrine is located in Yashiro, Kumamoto. The full address is: 7-34 Matsue Shiromachi, Yashiro, Kumamoto 866-0862.