May 8, 2016 - 1 min read

Shiroyama Hachimangu in Nagoya

A historical shinto shrine

By Peter Sidell

Community writer

A large anchor in the shrine grounds

There are more gates on the way up

And a statue of a horse

The entrance to the central compound

Horses and cars are a theme

Purify your hands and spirits here

The 'Marital Tree'

Close to Motoyama station on the Higashiyama subway line in central Nagoya (and close to Toganji temple with its big green Buddha statue), Shiroyama Hachimangu is an attractive, historical shinto shrine with a couple of interesting, distinctive features. There are a large anchor and a statue of a horse at the entrance, and the 'Marital Tree', with a trunk that split into two parts, then grew back together, worshipped as a symbol of happy marriage and restored relationships. Visit in July or October and you can enjoy festivals, with performances of traditional music and dance.

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