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Shimotsuma, Ibaraki / 大宝八幡宮

Daiho Hachimangu Shrine

Said to be the oldest Hachiman shrine in Kanto, founded in 701 by inviting the deity of Usa Jingu; Taira no Masakado is said to have prayed here, and it holds a hydrangea festival and horseback archery.

Last official check

25 Sept 2026

Traveler reports

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Next scheduled check

24 Dec 2026

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Opening hours

8:30-17:00.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Closed

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Admission

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Getting there

3 minutes on foot from Daiho Station (Kanto Railway Joso Line); about 20 minutes by car from Joso IC.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
Parking

Free parking at nearby lots east of the shrine (about 120 spaces); extra temporary parking at New Year.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
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Address: Shimotsuma, Ibaraki (Japanese address: 茨城県下妻市大宝667)

Official site: http://www.daiho.or.jp/

Location

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Busiest season

Known for cherry blossoms; horseback archery on a Sunday in late June during the hydrangea festival.

Checked 25 Sept 2026 on the official site
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