Description:
- A hut site from the Jomon era (8,000 BC) was unearthed at the Yoyogi grounds in 1950. A model of such a hut is now on view while some of the excavated pieces are exhibited in the main temple hall. The shrine was founded by a retainer of Minamoto no Yoritomo, after a dream of his in which an auspicious mirror appeared. The Minamoto family is associated with Hachimangu shrines.
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Contact:
- tel: +81 (0)3 3201 1331 (tourist info)
Address:
- 5-1-1 Yoyogi
- Shibuya-ku
- Tokyo 151-0053
Hours:
- 24 hours daily
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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